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Sequoia sempervirens 'Aptos Blue'

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 70'-150'
  • W: 15'-40'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

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Sequoia sempervirens 'Aptos Blue' plant details

Sequoia sempervirens 'Aptos Blue' is an evergreen conifer tree with blue and green foliage. 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 'Aptos Blue'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 15 FT - 40 FT - wide, 70 FT - 150 FT - tall
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sequoia sempervirens 'Aptos Blue'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This gorgeous cultivar of the Coast Redwood features dense, dark bluish-green foliage and architecturally interesting branches which are nearly horizontal with smaller branchlets hanging down gracefully, a superior landscape tree for garden or park eventually becoming a fine 40-60' pyramidal shaped tree; moist soils are required as these trees do not tolerate drought. S/M
Characterized by dense outline and blue-green foliage on nearly horizontal branches with hanging branchlets. Linear leaves in flat sprays. Cold tolerant.

Gardening facts about Sequoia sempervirens 'Aptos Blue' plant

How to Grow Sequoia sempervirens 'Aptos Blue'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

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Size

Height: 4"-18"

Width: 2'-8'

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 6'-15'

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Plant Type

Tree, Shrub, Conifer

Zones

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Size

Height: 2'

Width: 8'

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 4'-6'

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Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 50'-200'

Width: 40'-60'

  • sun
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