Sequoia sempervirens 'Aptos Blue'

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Aptos Blue Coast Redwood

 
California Native Plant
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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. -Cornflower Farms

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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

n/a

 

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:

Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch in planting beds to conserve water, suppress weeds, and protect the soil from compaction and erosion.