Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Glaucum' – Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Glaucum'

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Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Glaucum' – Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Glaucum'

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A smaller version of the impressive species that nonetheless can grow to reach heights of up to 40 m. For many years, the growth pattern is narrowly pyramidal with an ascending, vertical trunk. The tree does not become broader until later, growing to about 8 m. The reddish brown, fibrous bark is thick and deeply grooved. The branches hang down more than those of the species and the ends grow upwards slightly. Another difference in respect of the species is the intensely, bluish grey colour of the young twigs and needles. The sharp needles are 1 – 1.2 cm long on the main branches and 0.3 – 0.6 cm on the young twigs. 'Glaucum' is a monoecious tree with reddish brown, ovoid cones appearing after flowering. At first the cones are upright, but once they ripen, after the 2nd year, they hang down. Difficult to transplant.
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Height
30 - 40 m
Width
6-7m
Crown
narrow pyramidal, later broader, half-open crown
Bark and branches
reddish brown and soft, fibrous trunk, twigs greyish blue
Leaf
needles scaly and sharp, bluish grey, 1 - 1.2 cm, evergreen
Flowers
unremarkable
Fruits
upright cones, hanging when ripe, reddish brown, 5 - 8 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all, preferably very nutritious
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
7a (-17,7 to -15,0 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Shape
clearstem tree, clearstem conifer, specimen conifer
Origin
Germany, 1870
Clear stem conifer Clear stem tree Specimen conifer acid soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving suitable for wet soil can withstand wind narrow conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown bluegreen green greygreen green average growing non-toxic (usually)
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Frequently asked questions
Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Glaucum'

Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Glaucum' can eventually reach a height of 30 - 40 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Glaucum' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 30 - 40 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Glaucum' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Glaucum' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Glaucum' blooms in may.
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