California redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)
Family: Cupressaceae
The California redwood is believed to be the tallest living thing on Earth. In 2006 a specimen of over 115 m was discovered in California's Redwood National Park. Redwood forests are breathtaking, like galleries of enormous columns reaching to the sky. The species is native to a strip of Pacific coastline from central California to Oregon, but is also grown outside its native range. It is a valuable timber species for construction and furniture.
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amazing, sun, tree
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Cultivation: Large tree for USDA hardiness zones 7 to 10. Grows best in partial to full sun with moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 100' to 380' (30 m to 120 m) tall with a spread of 20' to 60' (6 m to 18 m).
Propagation methods: seeds, cuttings.
Size: Reaches 100' to 380' (30 m to 120 m) tall with a spread of 20' to 60' (6 m to 18 m).
Propagation methods: seeds, cuttings.