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Coast Redwood
- Coast redwood, Redwood, Sequoia—Sequoia sempervirens
- Family Taxodiaceae (Taxodium family)
Plant Identification
Coast redwoods are large, fast-growing coniferous evergreen trees. They can grow to 70 to 90 feet. Many selected forms are available. They can be planted as an individual tree or in a grove or as a large sheared hedge.
Optimum conditions for growth
Coast redwood trees grow in various climatic zones and can survive in areas with good drainage and full sun; young trees should have partial shade. They do best with frequent irrigation and other practices that may help conserve water, such as mulches. Redwoods have a large spread and must be spaced about 7 feet apart in groves or 4 feet apart in hedges. Root intrusion problems may occur due to "shallow" rooting.
