Sequoia sempervirens 'Steel Blue'

Also Known As

Steel Blue Coast Redwood

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 6'
W: 4'

planting zones

7a-10b

Sequoia sempervirens 'Steel Blue' plant details

Sequoia sempervirens 'Steel Blue' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and 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 'Steel Blue'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 6 FT tall
Uses: shade tree, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sequoia sempervirens 'Steel Blue'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Coastal Redwood cultivar with small textured, steely blue foliage, bluer even than the blue cultvar 'Glauca' , becoming more powdery blue with age. Slow growing and very slow to develop and upright leader -- hence the prostrate appearance. Can be kept quite low, by pruning out any serious upright that appears, or allowed to become a stylish tree, very slow growing - say 6' in 10 years. Sun to part shade. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.