Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune to control shape
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
-
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Red Currant
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
Red Currant
In German
Giant Sequoia
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Séquoia géant
Groseille
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
Grosella
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
Groselha
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
red RIBES
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Ribes
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Red Currant
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Sequoia and Red Currant Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Red Currant are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Red Currant
Care of Giant Sequoia and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.