Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune to control shape
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Black Currant
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Giant Sequoia
Carandas
In French
Séquoia géant
karondas
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
karondas
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
karondas
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
karondas
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
karondas
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
karondas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Gentianales
Family
Cupressaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Carissa
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Karonda
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Sequoia and Karonda Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Karonda are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color: Not Available
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Karonda
Care of Giant Sequoia and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.