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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: 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

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    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    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

    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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