California Redwood

California Redwood Care

Sequoia Sempervirens

What is the plant

In their native environment of California there are Redwood trees that rank among the world’s tallest living things. In the home landscape this is a fast growing evergreen that can be enjoyed as a single specimen or planted in a row and hedged. The fine-needled foliage adds a soft texture to the landscape. This is the State Tree of California.Provides instant form and structure to the landscape. Best used for large scale plantings.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

8 - 9

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Depending on rainfall, new plants need to be watered weekly through the first growing season. A slow, one-hour trickle of water should do the job. During hot spells thoroughly soaking the ground up to 8” (20 cm) every few days is better than watering a little bit daily. Deep watering encourages roots to grow further into the ground resulting in a sturdier plant with more drought tolerance.
Pruning
Pruning may be needed to remove dead branches, encourage bushier growth, promote more flowers, or maintain a specific size or shape.Dead branches should be removed close to the trunk, flush with the bark. When pruning to control a plant's size or shape, cuts should be made just above a leaf bud and at a slight angle. This bud will be where the new growth sprouts.
Fertilizer
Established trees should be fertilized every 2-3 years. Feed in early spring when plants start growing.