Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
-
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
-
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Hot Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune to control shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Wild lilac
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
Ceanothus
In German
Giant Sequoia
Ceanothus
In French
Séquoia géant
Ceanothus
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
Ceanothus
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
Ceanothus
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
Ceanothus
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
Ceanothus
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
Ceanothus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Rhamnaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Ceanothus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Ceanothus
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Ceanothus is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Ceanothus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ceanothus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ceanothus is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Sequoia and Ceanothus Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Ceanothus physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Ceanothus are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Ceanothus
Care of Giant Sequoia and Ceanothus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Ceanothus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ceanothus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.