Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
North America, Canada
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Slow downs aging
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
CELTIS occidentalis
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
HACKBERRY
In German
Giant Sequoia
Hackberry
In French
Séquoia géant
micocoulier
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
almez
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
hackberry
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
hackberry
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
hackberry
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
Hackberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Ulmaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Celtis
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Hackberry
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Hackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Hackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hackberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hackberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Sequoia and Hackberry Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Hackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Hackberry are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Hackberry flower color: Green
- Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Hackberry
Care of Giant Sequoia and Hackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Hackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.