Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
California
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-12
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Pruning
prune to control shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
-
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
Tilaka
In German
Giant Sequoia
Tilapia
In French
Séquoia géant
Tilapia
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
tilapia
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
tilaka
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
tilaka
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
tilakiem
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
tilaka
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Symplocos
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Giant Sequoia and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Sequoia and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Giant Sequoia and Tilaka. Giant Sequoia has thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Sequoia does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Sequoia has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Skin irritation and Tilaka 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 Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Tilaka
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Sequoia and Tilaka Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Tilaka are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Tilaka
Care of Giant Sequoia and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.