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Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Hazel Smith'

Also Known As

  • Hazel Smith Giant Sequoia
  • Hazel Smith Sierra Redwood

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 60'-100'
  • W: 20'-50'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Hazel Smith' plant details

Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Hazel Smith' is an evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Hazel Smith'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 20 FT - 50 FT - wide, 60 FT - 100 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Hazel Smith'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blue form of the giant Sequoia found by Don and Hazel Smith of New Jersey.
Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Hazel Smith' - Blue Giant Redwood this cultivar is large and pyramidal shaped with blue foliage and better hardiness than the species. Selected by Don and Hazel Smith of Watnong Nursery, New Jersey.
Considered one of the hardiest forms, it is nearly as tough as Powder blue but with green foliage.
A blue giant like "Babe the blue ox," only this broadly conical tree is very real ; very beautiful; selected by Watnong N. ; Andy Sherwood. Sun-PSh/Med
A very broad, same size as species, but blue. First sent to Watnog Nursery in PA. in a seedling purchase from Andy Sherwood of Gresham, OR. Named after Hazel Smith of Watnog Nursery. 14' by 10' in 10 years.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Hazel Smith' plant

How to Grow Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Hazel Smith'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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