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Sequoia sempervirens 'Santa Cruz'

 
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Family: Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Sequoia (see-KWOY-uh) (Info)
Species: sempervirens (sem-per-VY-renz) (Info)
Cultivar: Santa Cruz

Category:
Trees
Conifers

Height:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
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Bloom Time:
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Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
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Seed Collecting:
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral palmbob On Apr 28, 2004, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

THis is a much smaller tree bred for its size, shape and color, as well as its tolerance for higher temps. I don't think it looks quite as nice as the original, but better for most people's yards.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Clovis, California



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