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Sequoia, Coast Redwood 'Simpson's Silver'

Sequoiasempervirens

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Family
Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Sequoia (see-KWOY-uh)
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Species
sempervirens (sem-per-VY-renz)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
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Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Athens, Georgia

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