Sequoia, Coast Redwood
Sequoiasempervirens 'Mt. Loma Prieta Spike'

Family: Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Sequoia (see-KWOY-uh)
Species: sempervirens (sem-per-VY-renz)
Cultivar: Mt. Loma Prieta Spike

Category
Trees

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible