Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
-
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical 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, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Chocolate
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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
Average
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
Average Water Needs, 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, Sand
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Bees
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
QUICKSTICK
In German
Giant Sequoia
QUICKSTICK
In French
Séquoia géant
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
QuickStick
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
Quickstick
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Gliricidia
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Senecioneae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Quickstick
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Sequoia and Quickstick Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Quickstick are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Quickstick
Care of Giant Sequoia and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.