Sequoia sempervirens
Common name: coast redwood
Family name: Cupressaceae
USDA Hardiness Zone: 7-9
Mature height and spread: more than 100m in the wild
Form: evergreen conifer
Water use: medium
Soil requirements: moist, rich, well-drained soils; full sun
Leaf arrangement: mostly needle-like, flat, two rank, 1-2cm, sharp point, stiff, two stomatal bands on the back; leaves on the leaders are scale-like
Flower/cone/fruit description(s): egg shape, 2-2.5cm, brownish
Limitations: Tolerates some light shade and wet soils; intolerant of dry soils
Suitable uses: rain garden
Quick ID description: needle-like, two rank, sharp, stiff, stomatal band; egg shape
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