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Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Pendulum' (Weeping Sequoia)

Michael's Opinion

A very interesting and unique evergreen that is easily identifiable by its irregular, narrow and weeping, growth pattern. Adds an interesting dimension to a landscape, making it a perfect fit for a large garden or park. Tolerant of most soil types, but prefers a moist acidic soil with full sun.

Botanical Information

Family	Taxodiaceae
Genus	Sequoiadendron
Species	giganteum
Cultivar	'Pendulum'
Category	Woody
Type	Tree (evergreen)
References	"Tree Info." Van Den Berk Nurseries. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Mar. 2012. .
Origin	The species is native to slopes of the southwest United States; specifically, California's Sierra Nevada Mountains at high elevations with moist acidic soils, warm summers and cool winters. 'Pendulum' is of horticultural origin.
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Details

USDA Hardiness Zone	6a - 8b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone	7a - 9b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Zone	H6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)	-23-(-18)
Temperature (°F)	0-(-9)
Height	8 - 14 m
Spread	1 - 1.5 m
Growth	Fast
Flowering Period	March, April

Description and Growing Information

General Description	A large weeping evergreen with bluish- green foliage, and a dramatic weeping form. Relatively low maintenance tree that does best in full sun and moist acidic soils. It produces brownish red cones and has a unique narrow dense shape.
ID Characteristic	Very identifiable by its upright, narrow, and weeping shape. The irregular, narrow form sometimes resembles that of a dinosaur or man, making it easy to recognize.
Shape	Displays an irregular, broadly weeping, and narrow form.
Landscape	An interesting, and unique accent tree perfect for a large garden or park. It compliments a garden nicely and fits into a landscape as a finishing touch type of tree. Commonly used in parks and gardens for its unique growth pattern and dense weeping shape.
Propagation	Softwood cuttings.
Cultivation	Does best in full sun, preferably more acidic, sandy, loamy soils, but tolerant of most soil types including mildly alkaline soils. In order to maintain it aesthetically pleasing value, mild pruning may be required of side drooping branches, especially if located in a park or garden and to a building structure.
Pests	No known pests.
Notable Specimens	The VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens, Cornwall, England.
Habitat	Horticultural origin.
Bark/Stem Description	A thick but soft reddish-brown, deeply grooved trunk.
Leaf Description	The needles are sharp and scaly and approximately 1-12 cm in length.
Flower Description	Monoecious; male and female flowers are egg shaped and yellow in colour.
Fruit Description	5- 8 cm upright ripe cones hang from the weeping side branches. With maturity the cones are a reddish-brown colour.
Colour Description	Bluish- green foliage with no particular autumn colour. The bark and branches are a reddish-brown colour which is also the colour of matured cones.
Texture Description	Medium.

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