Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
North America
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Grass
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
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
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
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Giant Sequoia
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Séquoia géant
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Schoenoplectus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Sequoia and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Giant Sequoia and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Giant Sequoia and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.