Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
jiujiangense, horizontale
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, 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
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
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
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Wood
-
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Trident Maple
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
Giant Sequoia
Trident-Ahorn
In French
Séquoia géant
Trident Maple
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
arce de Trident
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
bordo Trident
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
Trident klon
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
Trident Maple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Aceraceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Acer
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Trident Maple
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
Giant Sequoia and Trident Maple Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Trident Maple are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Trident Maple
Care of Giant Sequoia and Trident Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.