(Sequoiadendron giganteum)
Known in California as the redwood tree, or Séquoia géant in French, Giant sequoias can grow well in coastal British Columbia and are known to be the largest trees on earth over 80m tall and up to 9m in diameter. An extremely fast growing evergreen tree, it can put on a significant amount of height and diameter every year. This tree is native to the mountains in California and is known to withstand cold winters under heavy snow. It has blue-green pointed evergreen leaves that are arranged spirally on the branches. Seed cones are 4-7cm, ovate, thick and woody. The trunk is reddish-brown, thick, ridged and furrowed with age, giving it some resistance to forest fires. Sequoias are not suited to dry areas, as they need a sizeable amount of water during the growing season and can die if the roots dry out. Ensure to leave adequate space for eventual growth of a very large tree.
Germination: Soak the seeds in water for 24h and cold stratify for 1-2 weeks. Plant into a moist soil substrate and be careful not to let the seedlings dry out. For best germination, use a plastic bag with moist paper towel and remove seeds when root begins to show.
Packet contains at least 100 seeds. (Approx. 100 seeds per 1 gram)