Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Babylon
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
-
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
-
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Corkscrew Willow
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
पेंचकश विलो
In German
Giant Sequoia
Korkenzieher-Weide
In French
Séquoia géant
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
τιρμπουσόν Willow
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
corkscrew salgueiro
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
korkociąg Willow
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
corkscrew Willow
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Malpighiales
Family
Cupressaceae
Salicaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Salix
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Senecioneae
Saliceae
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Salicoideae
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Corkscrew Willow
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Corkscrew Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Corkscrew Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral.
Giant Sequoia and Corkscrew Willow Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Corkscrew Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Corkscrew Willow are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
- Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Corkscrew Willow
Care of Giant Sequoia and Corkscrew Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.