Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
California
Central America, Mexico, North America
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Peach, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Ants, Bees
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Winter Squash
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
कोंहड़ा
In German
Giant Sequoia
Winter squash
In French
Séquoia géant
courges d'hiver
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
calabaza de invierno
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
σκουός χειμώνα
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
abóbora
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
dynia
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
cucurbita
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Cucurbita
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Winter Squash
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Winter Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Winter Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Winter Squash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Winter Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Winter Squash is Neutral.
Giant Sequoia and Winter Squash Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Winter Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Winter Squash are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Winter Squash
Care of Giant Sequoia and Winter Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage. In summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.