Sequoia sempervirens 'Aptos Blue'

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Redwood, Coast 'Aptos Blue'

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Information by: Photographer: Greg Applegate

Description

The Coast Redwood is an evergreen tree that grows 3'-5' a year and is able to reach 100'-300' tall. This tree has dense, blue green foliage and horizontal branches with branchlets that hang down. It is native to CA and is a very good landscape plant. This plant is fire-prone! Please use caution when planting near your home.

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Height Range

100' and up

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Blue Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

Formal, Woodland

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

Hedge, Mass Planting, Wind Break, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.