California Redwood

The California redwood is known for its longevity and height. Just like its name, the tree is although not exclusive to the place, but mostly found in that region.

Scientific Classification

Kingdom	Plantae
Division	Pinophyta
Class	Pinopsida
Order	Pinales
Family	Cupressaceae
Genus	Sequoia
Species	Sequoia sempervirens

Quick Information

Other Names	Coastal redwood, coast redwood
Tree Type	Evergreen
Identification	Height: Around 379 ft (115 m) Leaves: Old trees have leaves sizing 0.19-0.39 in (5-10 mm) while young trees have flat and long leaves measuring 0.59–0.98 in (15-25 mm) Trunk Diameter: 30 ft (9.1 m) Cones: 0.07-0.19 in (2-5 mm) Bark: Fibrous and soft, colored red or brownish red, sizing around 1 ft(0.30 m) Branches: Drooping Crown: Pyramid-shaped crown with moderate density
Distribution	California, Oregon, and other parts in the pacific coast of North America
Habitat	98–2,460 ft off sea level, mountains, and valleys
Hardiness Zone	7-9
Growth Rate	Fast
Lifespan	500-700 years
Growing Conditions	Soil: Moist, alkaline to acidic soil Sun: Full sunlight to partial shade Water: The tree needs regular irrigation
Drought Tolerance	Moderate
Diseases & Pests	Nothing has been of much concern
Reproductive System	Monoecious
Propagation	Vegetative
Wildlife Value	Flying squirrels use the bark for nesting, the northern spotted owls and Pacific fishers use tree cavities for nesting. Bald eagles, Vaux’s swift, marbled murrelet, great blue heron, and winter wren, Pacific –slope flycatcher, brown creepers, and other small mammals find food in the redwood forests.
Uses	The lumber is decay-resistant, light, and beautiful, hence used for trestles, house beams, and railroad ties
IUCN Conservation Status	Endangered

Interesting Facts

• The world’s tallest living tree is a Californian Redwood, named Hyperion and the height is 380.1 ft.
• This is one of the state trees of the American state, California.
• This species is the only one belonging to the genus Sequoia.

References

1. https://www.conifers.org/cu/Sequoia.php
2. https://www.arborday.org/trees/treeguide/TreeDetail.cfm?ItemID=1079
3. https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/coast-redwood.htm
4. https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/sequoia-sempervirens/