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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.

California Redwood

Scientific Classification

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

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
Coastal Redwood
Redwood Coast

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.savetheredwoods.org/redwoods/coast-redwoods/
  4. https://ucanr.edu/sites/forestry/California_forests/http___ucanrorg_sites_forestry_California _forests_Tree_Identification_/Coast_Redwood_Sequoia_sempervirens_198/

Published on June 12th 2019 by Sahana Kanjilal under Cypress.
Article was last reviewed on 26th December 2019.

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