Plant types

Plant styles

Planting conditions

Seasonal interest

Nurseries & Gardens

Photo by Conifer Kingdom

Show all photos

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

More Options

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: 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

By: Forestfarm

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.

By: Kigi Nursery

This seems to be the hardiest form with fantastic blue foliage; Gary has a huge plant in the arboretum that never is winter damaged.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Pyramidal tree with all blue needles. Will become large tree in time, Deer resistant. Hardy to zone 6

By: Lael's Moon Garden

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.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Garden photo gallery of Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Powder Blue'

Photo of Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Powder Blue' foliage by Conifer Kingdom

By: Conifer Kingdom

By: Conifer Kingdom

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

Landscape groups by tags

See other plant types of Sequoiadendron for your garden

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.

View Plant

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