Sequoiadendron giganteum the mightiest trees in the world

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Sequoia / Giant Sequoia SEEDS - quantity selectable - Redwood

Anyone who plants such a tree is practically setting a monument

Giant Sequoia / Sequoia SEEDS

 (Sequoiadendron giganteum)

Evergreen tree that is one of the largest living things in the world


Description: The home of the giant sequoia is on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada in California at altitudes between 1350 and 2500 meters. Outside of its current home, the giant sequoia has now spread worldwide through planting. In Western and Central Europe it has been cultivated since the mid-19th century. Century grown as a largely hardy park tree. The sequoia is an evergreen tree. In its natural environment it can grow over 100 meters high, live more than 2500 years and reach a trunk circumference of up to 10 meters.
This makes it one of the most famous and mightiest trees on earth.


Sowing: The cultivation of the seeds in the house is possible all year round. Seeds must be stratified (cold treated) before sowing
ie the cold season must be simulated since the seeds naturally germinate in spring. Nature has the seeds of many
Tree species equipped with this sprout inhibitor to prevent them from starting to grow right after they fall in the fall,
which would result in a large loss of seedlings. For stratification, place the seeds in the refrigerator for 10 days to two weeks (approx. 5°C).
The information on the stratification period varies from three days to two months depending on the source.

After stratification, soak the seeds in lukewarm water for 12-24 hours. Then the seeds on germination soil in
Lay out a top or a bowl. Giant sequoias are light germinators. This means that the seeds must not be covered with soil.
Then keep the seeds and the jar nice and warm and moist. Ventilate the cultivation vessel regularly to avoid mold growth!
The germination period is between 2-5 weeks.

Partially shaded, sheltered locations should be preferred for further rearing. The giant sequoia absolutely needs
a moist and nutrient-rich soil. Waterlogging should be avoided. From the third year, the young trees can
Free to be planted. Young trees should be protected from severe frost in the first few years.

  • Please note: This is a natural product. Therefore, we cannot assume a budding or germination guarantee for seeds, since we cannot assess or influence the conditions under which the customer sowed.
Description: The home of the giant sequoia is on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada in California at altitudes between 1350 and 2500 meters. Outside of its current home, the giant sequoia has now spread worldwide through planting. In Western and Central Europe it has been cultivated since the mid-19th century. Century grown as a largely hardy park tree. The sequoia is an evergreen tree. In its natural environment it can grow over 100 meters high, live more than 2500 years and reach a trunk circumference of up to 10 meters. which would result in a large loss of seedlings. For stratification, place the seeds in the refrigerator for 10 days to two weeks (approx. 5°C). Please note: This is a natural product. Therefore, we cannot assume a budding or germination guarantee for seeds, since