Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-15
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
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
-
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Wood
-
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
Esperanza
In German
Giant Sequoia
Esperanza
In French
Séquoia géant
Esperanza
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
Esperanza
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
Esperanza
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
Esperanza
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
Esperanza
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
Esperanza
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Tecoma
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Tecomeae
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Esperanza
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Esperanza season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Sequoia and Esperanza Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Esperanza are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Esperanza
Care of Giant Sequoia and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.