Sequoiadendron giganteum - Giant sequoia

continental : Locate the The Sequoiadendron giganteum In a sunny place.
The Sequoiadendron giganteum is a very rustic plant, that can bear very harsh temperatures; it is advisable to grow it in the garden.

alpine : Plant which needs at least a few hours a day of solar light.
The Sequoiadendron giganteum is surely a rustic plant, it’s possible to grow it in the garden year round.

mediterranean : We suggest placing the The Sequoiadendron giganteum so that it can receive at least a few hours of direct solar rays.
The Sequoiadendron giganteum is a rustic plant, which can be planted in the garden during the whole year.

continental : Watering during this period of the year must be frequent and regular; let’s irrigate at least every 2-3 weeks with 4-5 buckets of water, watering more often during the hottest days of the year.

alpine : During the summer these plants need regular and abundant watering, to be done every 3-4 weeks, waiting for the ground to dry between an irrigation and another. The recommended doses are 3-4 buckets of water.

mediterranean : Let’s irrigate the The Sequoiadendron giganteum every 1-2 weeks, always waiting for the soil to be dry before wetting it again with 5-6 buckets of water.

Fertilization Sequoiadendron giganteum : In the summer let’s fertilize only newly planted trees, enriching the soil with manure or humus, therefore improving its mixture; as far as the plants which have been growing for long, we can avoid fertilizing them during this time of year.

Treatments Sequoiadendron giganteum : During the hot months attacks by ticks and rust are likely; the treatments should be applied during the coolest hours of the day. If possible, we suggest avoiding treatments with wide-range products, which could kill the populations of useful insects: let’s favour specific products.