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    Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Glaucum'

    Also Known As

    • Glaucum Blue Giant Sequoia

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 50'-165'
    • W: 20'-40'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Glaucum' plant details

    Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Glaucum' is a fast-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Glaucum'

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 50 FT - 165 FT - tall
    Uses: columnar, pyramidal, windbreak

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Glaucum'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt and wind
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tall and narrowly conical with lovely silvery-blue foliage, this variety makes a captivating (and gentle!) giant. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Glaucum' Blue Giant Redwood - A bright blue columnar form of Giant Sequoia. Grows very narrow compared to the species. First found in Germany around 1860.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    Columnar blue form of giant redwood, will become tall tree 80'+ x 30-40'. Zones 7-9

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Upright conifer with blue-gray leaves and tight pyramidal form eventually reaching 50 feet or more.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Glaucum' plant

    How to Grow Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Glaucum'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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