Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
North America, Northwestern United States
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Acer circinatum
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
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
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
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, Full Shade
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
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
prune to control shape
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
-
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
ACER circinatum
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
बेल मेपल
In German
Giant Sequoia
Wein-Ahorn
In French
Séquoia géant
Maple Vine
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
arce vid
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
αμπέλου Maple
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
bordo de videira
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
Vine Maple
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
vitis Maple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Aceraceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Acer
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Vine Maple
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Vine Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Vine Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Sequoia and Vine Maple Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Vine Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Vine Maple are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
- Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Vine Maple
Care of Giant Sequoia and Vine Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Vine Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.