Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
California
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Magenta, Violet
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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 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
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Wood
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
Macaw
In German
Giant Sequoia
Ara
In French
Séquoia géant
ara
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
guacamayo
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
μακώ
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
arara
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
ara
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
Ara
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cupressaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Triplaris
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Giant Sequoia and Macaw
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Sequoia and Macaw? We provide you with everything About Giant Sequoia and Macaw. Giant Sequoia has thorns and Macaw doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Sequoia does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Sequoia has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Skin irritation and Macaw has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Giant Sequoia and Macaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Macaw
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Macaw season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Sequoia and Macaw Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Macaw are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color: Not Available
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Macaw
Care of Giant Sequoia and Macaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Macaw 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.