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Sequoia sempervirens 'Adpressa' has some common insect problems:
Pests of Conifers

Sequoia sempervirens 'Adpressa'

Phonetic Spelling
see-KWOY-uh sem-per-VY-renz
Description

Adpressa Coastal Redwood is a slow-growing, dwarf selection of the giant Pacific coastal redwood tree, only reaching heights of 6' tall.  It may only achieve heights and widths of 4' over a 10-year period.

The needles are shorter than the species and with creamy-white tips and buds. When young the needles are tightly compressed against the twigs but point forward as the branches mature. Unpruned, it will grow in a dense irregular form.  However, it will tolerate pruning which also encourages additional new growth which is white. It will occasionally produce an upright stem which should be pruned off. Although more cold hardy than the species, this hardy plant can be damaged by frost when young. It is Verticillium Wilt Resistant.

Plant this tree in well-drained fertile clay or sandy loam soils in full to partial sun. It isn't picky about the pH. Use as a specimen, in groups or even in a container. This group of trees is native to the Pacific coast and will probably not tolerate the heat and humidity of the east coast.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No significant problems

 

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#evergreen#specimen#slow growing#showy leaves#dwarf#needled evergreen#container plant#groups#pacific coast
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Sequoia
    Species:
    sempervirens
    Family:
    Cupressaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Woody
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Stem Cutting
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Shrub
    Tree
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Needled Evergreen
    Habit/Form:
    Broad
    Conical
    Dense
    Growth Rate:
    Slow
    Maintenance:
    Low
    Texture:
    Medium
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Texture:
    Clay
    Loam (Silt)
    Sand
    Soil pH:
    Acid (<6.0)
    Alkaline (>8.0)
    Neutral (6.0-8.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Available Space To Plant:
    3 feet-6 feet
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Description:
    No flowers
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Needled Evergreen
    Leaf Color:
    Cream/Tan
    White
    Leaf Value To Gardener:
    Showy
    Leaf Type:
    Needles
    Leaf Shape:
    Oblong
    Leaf Margin:
    Entire
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Length:
    < 1 inch
    Leaf Width:
    < 1 inch
    Leaf Description:
    Oblong .2 to .3 in. densely arranged needles tipped in white when young
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Coastal
    Container
    Patio
    Walkways
    Landscape Theme:
    Winter Garden
    Design Feature:
    Accent
    Barrier
    Border
    Hedge
    Mass Planting