Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-9
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
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
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Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Lobed
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Economic Purpose, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
QUERCUS suber
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Cork Oak
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
कॉर्क ओक
In German
Giant Sequoia
Kork Eiche
In French
Séquoia géant
Cork Oak
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
alcornoque
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
Cork Oak
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
sobreiro
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
Cork Oak
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
sUBER
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Quercus
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Mirinae
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Corn Oak
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Corn Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Corn Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Corn Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Corn Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Corn Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Sequoia and Corn Oak Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Corn Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Corn Oak height is 1,070.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Corn Oak are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Corn Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Corn Oak leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Corn Oak
Care of Giant Sequoia and Corn Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Corn Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corn Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.