Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Sequoia Endl. [457]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Cupressaceae

family_ja: ヒノキ

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distribution_en:

description_en: Genus of one species of very tall, fast-growing, monoecious, evergreen, coniferous tree from coastal forest in California and Oregon, USA. It has thick, soft bark, whorled branches when young, and yew-like foliage. Useful where a tall, evergreen tree is needed quickly; it thrives in climates with cool, damp summers, and is tolerant of pollution and wind. It is one of the few conifers that will coppice, or make new shoots from the base if cut down. The genus contains the tallest tree and also some of the oldest trees in the world.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Root softwood cuttings in summer, or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or autumn.

pests_en: Trouble free.

description_ja:

comment: W. N.America

comment_ja: セコイア

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-05-04 14:05

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