Sequoia sempervirens Californian redwood

California, USA; 25 - 45m
Planting position: Full sun or semi-shade. Ideal for high rainfall, mountainous areas.
Requires regular and thorough watering, especially during dry spells. Well-draining, compost enriched soil.
Propagate from seed.
Known for being the tallest living tree in the world, this evergreen is unfortunately rare locally. Its leaves are fern-like, with bright green surfaces and white banded undersides. It produces fast ripening round to oval cones.