Sequoiadendron giganteum - Giant sequoia

Description and Uses

Sequoiadendron giganteum (Giant sequoia) is a temperate tree from Western North America . It is mainly grown for its ornamental crops , which have a no shelf life. The crop is harvested by total removing. It starts flowering after 18 - 22 years. The yield will be {missing data}, but in its top season there will be a yield of {missing data}. Other crop types include; conservation, mulch, ornamental, . The {missing data} is used as {missing data} . The {missing data} is used as " {missing data} " with {missing data} ({missing data} - {missing data}) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by {missing data} from the tree's {missing data} yielding {missing data} - {missing data} oil. The tree's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 0 - 0 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the tree's growing speed is medium, it's energetic value is 0 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is medium. After 35 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Sequoiadendron giganteum has a lifespan of 999 years.

Environmental limitations

The tree is 70 meters tall with a crown of 0 meters wide. The tree prefers a planting distance of 0 cm and a row distance of 0 cm. It is fast growing and partial shade tolerant. Sequoiadendron giganteum has a shallow root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi ({missing data}). It is with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The tree's flower-morphology is {missing data} and is pollinated by {missing data}. Sequoiadendron giganteum is evergreen and {missing data} and has thorns.

Sequoiadendron giganteum thrives in an altitude of 0 to 1400 meters above sea-level (temperate). The minimum temperature is -31°C; optimally between 10 - 30°C. The optimal rainfall is 1500 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 500 - 2000mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 6.0 - 8.0 in a soil texture of sand. To salt it is intolerant to wind tolerant and to fire very tolerant.

Pests and Diseases

Sequoiadendron giganteum is susceptible to the following pests: . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are stratificant and can be stored for 20 months. There are approximative 200000 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed:

• (1) Store harvested seeds dry at room temperature before chilling period.
• (2) Soak the seeds overnight in warm water before sowing.
• (3) Remove the seeds from cold to a permanent warm temperature.