Sequoia sempervirens 'Albospica'

Also Known As

Sequoia 'Albo Spica'
Sequoia 'Albospica'
Sequoia sempervirens 'Adpressa'
Sequoia sempervirens 'Albo-Spica'
Coast Redwood
Creeping Sequoia

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Sequoia sempervirens 'Albospica' plant details

Sequoia sempervirens 'Albospica' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sequoia sempervirens 'Albospica'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sequoia sempervirens 'Albospica'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?In the summer when all the crowded, upright shoots [of this dense, low growing shrub] are tipped with creamy-white, it?s probably the most beautiful dwarf conifer in existence.? (Welch); cut out any tall growing branches. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Our 40 year old plants is 6’x 6’ with pruning a couple of times per year. The new growth is white to contrast with the medium green older leaves. Limited availability.

By: Gossler Farms

A low growing form of coastal redwood with white tips. Occasionally an upright shoot will develop which should be trimmed off to maintain its flat form.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Compact, new growth is white, on grey-green foliage. Prune to be more dense, will become tall tree, Zone 7

By: Lael's Moon Garden

This is a flat growing form of the coast redwood with white tips on the foliage. Occasionally an upright growing shoot will appear which should be trimmed off to keep the flat plant habit.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

From the tallest of trees comes one of the finest of all dwarf conifers. And probably the most beautiful in spring and summer when the blue-green foliage contrast with growing tips frosted with creamy white. Normally dense and prostrate, occasionally sending up strong vertical growth, which should be pruned back.