Botanical Name: Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Pendulum'
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Common Name: Weeping Sierra Redwood  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Dark Green, Grey Green

 

Bark Color

Brown, Red

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

Fall, Persistent

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

High

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Weeping Sierra Redwood has is a slow-growing, evergreen tree with an unusual weeping, pendulous form. Its branches hand nearly parallel to the trunk and are densely leafed, giving it a nearly furry appearance. Foliage is a bright green to blue-green color. It may need to be staked in order to maintain a desired habit. Use as an accent or focal point. A slow-grower to about 25 feet tall, and 3 to 4 feet wide, depending on how it is trained.
This Sequoiadendron grows best in deep, rich, moist soils of an acid pH beneath full sun exposure. While it tolerates some drought or heat, it is more adaptable to cool, dry climates. Requires weekly watering and the maintenance of a thick layer of mulch.