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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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    Sequoiadendron giganteum

    aka Wellingtonia gigantea, Big Tree, Giant Redwood, Giant Sequoia, Sierra Redwood, Sierra Redwood

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 150'-275'

    Width: 30'-40'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Sequoiadendron giganteum form by Greer Gardens Inc.
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    Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Moonie Mini'

    aka Sequoiadendron gigantea 'Moonie Mini', Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Moonie's Mini', Wellingtonia gigantea, Miniature Giant Redwood, Miniature Sequoia, Moonie Mini Dwarf Giant Sequoia

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Moonie Mini' form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Pendulum'

    aka Sequoiadendron 'Pendula', Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Pendula', Weeping Giant Redwood, Weeping Giant Sequoia

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-35'

    Width: 3'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Pendulum' form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Powder Blue'

    aka Powder Blue Giant Sequoia

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 14'-100'

    Width: 8'-40'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Powder Blue' foliage by Conifer Kingdom
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    Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Exceptionally Blue'

    aka Exceptionally Blue Giant Redwood

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-6b

    Size

    Height: 10'

    Width: 4'

    • sun
    Photo of Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Exceptionally Blue' form by Conifer Kingdom
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