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Sequoia sempervirens

California Redwood, Coast Redwood
Other regional names: Coastal Redwood
  • Coastal Redwood
Also known as: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana f. albospica (G.Nicholson) C.K.Schneid. +17 more
  • Chamaecyparis lawsoniana f. albospica (G.Nicholson) C.K.Schneid.
  • Condylocarpus sempervirens Salisb. ex Carrière
  • Gigantabies taxifolia J.Nelson
  • Schubertia sempervirens (Lamb.) Spach
  • Sequoia pyramidata Carrière
  • Sequoia religiosa C.Presl
  • Sequoia religiosa J.Presl, 1849
  • Sequoia sempervirens f. adpressa (Carrière) Beissn.
  • Sequoia sempervirens f. glauca (R.Sm.) Rehder
  • Sequoia sempervirens f. pendula (Rovelli) Rehder
  • Sequoia sempervirens subsp. pendula Rovelli
  • Sequoia sempervirens var. adpressa Carrière
  • Sequoia sempervirens var. albospica G.Nicholson
  • Sequoia sempervirens var. glauca R.Sm.
  • Sequoia sempervirens var. nana-pendula Hornibr.
  • Sequoia sempervirens var. pendula (Rovelli) C.K.Schneid.
  • Sequoia taxifolia K.Koch
  • Steinhauera sempervirens (D.Don) Voss
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cupressaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Found natively in North America, Sequoia sempervirens (commonly known as California redwood or Coast Redwood) is a coniferous tree belonging to the Cupressaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Conifer

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Oregon

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Baleares, France, Great Britain, Italy

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