Coastal Redwood

Sequoia sempervirens

Cupressaceae · coniferous tree · native

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Coast redwood is the tallest tree species on Earth, native to a narrow coastal strip of northern California and southwestern Oregon. These evergreen conifers reach 300+ feet tall with a narrow, columnar crown and fibrous, reddish bark. The leaves are flat, needle-like, and arranged in two ranks; cones are small and round.

Coast redwoods thrive in coastal conditions with regular fog, high humidity, and cool temperatures. They require deep, well-drained soil and are extremely shade-tolerant in their native habitat. Growth is extremely fast in ideal conditions; outside their native range, they are tender in many regions.

Quick Facts

Height
2 ft
Spread
65 ft
Growth Rate
Fast
Light
Part Shade
Soil
Well Drained
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zone Zones 7a–8b
Bloom Time
Non-flowering
Origin
Pacific Northwest native

Phenological Calendar

Stage Typical Window
New growth flush BBCH 11 Feb 15-Mar 15
Bloom start BBCH 61 Sep 15-Nov 15
Bloom end / petal fall BBCH 69 Oct 15-Nov 30
Fruit/seed development BBCH 71 Mar 15-May 31
Fruit/seed maturity BBCH 85 Sep 1-Nov 30

Pests (1)

Cultivars (5)

'Adpressa'
Common name: Adpressa Coastal Redwood
Hardy to USDA Zone 7
'Albospica'
Common name: Albospica Coastal Redwood; Mature height: 2 ft
Hardy to USDA Zone 7
'Kellys Prostrate'
Common name: Kelly's Prostrate Coastal Redwood
Hardy to USDA Zone 7
'Yurok Prince'
Common name: Yurok Prince Coastal Redwood; Mature height: 3–4 ft
Hardy to USDA Zone 7
'Aptos Blue'