Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Indigo, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
SASSAFRAS albidum
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Sassafras
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
Sassafras
In German
Giant Sequoia
Sassafras
In French
Séquoia géant
Sassafras
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
Sasafrás
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
σασάφρα
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
sassafrás
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
Sassafras
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
Sassafras
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Sassafras
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Senecioneae
Cinnamomeae
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Lauroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Giant Sequoia and Sassafras
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Sequoia and Sassafras? We provide you with everything About Giant Sequoia and Sassafras. Giant Sequoia has thorns and Sassafras doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Sequoia does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Sequoia has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Skin irritation and Sassafras 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 Sassafras and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Sassafras
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Sassafras is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Sassafras Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sassafras season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Sequoia and Sassafras Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Sassafras physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Sassafras are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color: Not Available
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Sassafras leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Sassafras
Care of Giant Sequoia and Sassafras include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Sassafras 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 Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.