Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
California
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Several shades of 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune to control shape
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
pinkroot
In German
Giant Sequoia
Spigelia
In French
Séquoia géant
Spigelia
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
Spigelia
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
Spigelia
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
Spigelia
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
Spigelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Gentianales
Family
Cupressaceae
Loganiceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Spigelia
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Pinkroot
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Sequoia and Pinkroot Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Pinkroot are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Pinkroot
Care of Giant Sequoia and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.