Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Open Forest, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
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
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
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Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
जामुन
In German
Giant Sequoia
Zwetschgen
In French
Séquoia géant
prune de Damas
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
ciruela ciruela
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
damson ameixa
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
mirabelki
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
damson plum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Prunus
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Damson
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Damson is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Damson Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Damson season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Sequoia and Damson Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Damson physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Damson are as follows:
Care of Giant Sequoia and Damson
Care of Giant Sequoia and Damson include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Damson 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 Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.