Sequoia sempervirens 'Simpson's Silver'

Also Known As

Sequoia sempervirens 'Simpson Silver'
Silver Coast Redwood

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 40'
W: 20'-30'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Sequoia sempervirens 'Simpson's Silver' plant details

Sequoia sempervirens 'Simpson's Silver' is an evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade 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 'Simpson's Silver'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 0 - 40 FT - tall
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sequoia sempervirens 'Simpson's Silver'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Simpson Corp. planted lots AND lots of young redwoods, and was always watching for those that are particularly fast or straight, etc. and this one with its delicate silvery-green foliage wasn?t hard to notice! S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Silvery-blue selection recently introduced by the Saratoga Horticultural Foundation. Fast-growing with dense upturned branches and a distinctive foliage color, a muted silver-green.