Sequoia sempervirens 'Henderson Blue'

Also Known As

Sequoia sempervirens 'Henderson's Blue'
Henderson's Blue Redwood

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 15'-30'
W: 6'-15'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Sequoia sempervirens 'Henderson Blue' plant details

Sequoia sempervirens 'Henderson Blue' is a fast-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sequoia sempervirens 'Henderson Blue'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 6 FT - 15 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
Uses: hedge, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sequoia sempervirens 'Henderson Blue'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Foliage of a rich powder blue and a shrubby arching habit (to 12't x 4'w in 10 years if ascending branches are pruned) make this lovely and unusual redwood a choice hedge/screen. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Striking powder-blue foliage on a upright growing Coastal redwood cultivar. Responds well to pruning for a more dense plant. Holds its color well even in shadier locations.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Striking blue foliage, can be pruned to be more dense, vigorous, will become tall tree, Hardy to zone 6.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Could be grown as a tree but with this redwood we grow then as a shrubby arching plant. The rich blue flat needles are wonderful for the shrub garden. We prune upright growing branches 2 times per year to keep the plant shrubby.