Sequoia sempervirens

The Californian Redwood / Coast redwood, the tallest living tree. Short linear-lanceolate leaves (simillar to yew) on spready branches. Small reddish-brown cones

Full sun or partial shade.

Loam and Clay soils.

Moist but well-drained soil.

Maximum height higher than 12m. Maximum spread 4-8m.

Time to maximum height more than 50 years.