Touch the sky and reach for the stars - do you dream of that too? Unfortunately, this wish will remain a utopia, but a sequoia tree in your own garden will bring the clouds a little closer to you. Read here how what is probably the largest plant on earth develops optimally.
How fast does a sequoia tree grow?
Sequoia trees can grow up to 100 meters high in their homeland, and in Europe they reach around 80 meters. Their growth starts slowly, but from a height of one meter the growth rate increases rapidly to up to 2 cm per season.
Interesting facts at a glance
- Sequoia trees can grow up to 100 meters tall
- Their root system is also correspondingly large (up to 0.3 hectares)
- coastal redwoods have the greatest growth
- Hyperion, the largest sequoia tree in the world measures 115.55 meters
Maximum height and growth rate
In the national parks of the USA, the home of the sequoia, there are trees that rise up to 100 meters in height. Since the local climate is very different from that there, the Sequoia does not reach its maximum capacity in this country. Nevertheless, in Europe you also have the chance to admire plants that are an impressive 80 meters tall.
Small becomes big
It's hard to believe that such a huge tree is initially just a tiny cutting. In the first year you even have to keep your sequoia in a pot when growing it. It is only ready to be planted outdoors when it reaches a height of one meter. After that, however, its growth increases rapidly. Up to 2 cm per season is quite common.
Sequoia trees in private gardens?
Now you are probably asking yourself whether a tree of such dimensions would exceed the capacity of your property. Sequoias can often be found in parks and, although they are exceptions, they are also common on private property. However, it is important that you actually have enough space. The distance to buildings should be at least 15 meters. Alternatively, sequoia can also be kept in a pot. Here, regular pruning slows growth.
