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Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Powder Blue'

Also Known As

  • Powder Blue Giant Sequoia

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 14'-100'
  • W: 8'-40'

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Powder Blue' plant details

Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Powder Blue' is a fast-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Powder Blue'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 8 FT - 40 FT - wide, 14 FT - 100 FT - tall
Uses: big tree, pyramidal

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Powder Blue'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bright light-blue needles (even on inner branches) make this large (but probably smaller than the ?giant?) pyramidal tree a lovely accent tree; to 12' x 6' in 10 years). S/M
Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Powder Blue' - This full-size Giant Sequoia, among the largest of conifers, produces startling, powdery-blue foliage. The massive tree develops an open habit and wider girth than Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Glaucum', with a main, upright leader and horizontal lower branches that become pendulous with age. Give the striking, mammoth tree, with awl-shaped, light-blue foliage, plenty of room to grow.
This seems to be the hardiest form with fantastic blue foliage; Gary has a huge plant in the arboretum that never is winter damaged.
Pyramidal tree with all blue needles. Will become large tree in time, Deer resistant. Hardy to zone 6
This full-size Giant Sequoia, among the largest of conifers, produces startling, powdery-blue foliage. The massive tree develops an open habit and wider girth than Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Glaucum', with a main, upright leader and horizontal lower branches that become pendulous with age. Give the striking, mammoth tree, with awl-shaped, light-blue foliage, plenty of room to grow.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Bluish white foliage is exceptional against a dark background. Becomes a tall evergreen tree.

Gardening facts about Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Powder Blue' plant

How to Grow Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Powder Blue'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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