Would you like an exotic eye-catcher in your garden? Then a sequoia is just the thing. The only requirement is a sufficiently large plot of land. This article tells you how to plant the extraordinary plant in a species-appropriate manner.
Young sequoias are sensitive to cold
Do not immediately plant sequoia trees outdoors
When young, the sequoia is sensitive to frost and cold. Therefore, you must first raise him in a breeding container. You can only put it outdoors when it has grown to a height of one meter. However, permanent keeping in the bucket is also possible at will. By the way, you don't have to buy a pre-grown tree from the nursery either. Gardeners are particularly proud of a self-grown shoot
- from cuttings
- or seeds
The choice of location
Sequoias are very undemanding and easy to care for. For optimal growth, however, you should consider the following points when choosing a location:
- the lighting conditions
- the ground conditions
- the place
The lighting conditions
An ideal location for the Sequoia is sunny to semi-shady. In direct sunlight, you must make sure to water your sequoia regularly. The substrate must be constantly moist. Especially in the summer months, the sunnier the location, the more water is required.
The ground conditions
The soil should be loose and rich in nutrients. In spring it is worth enriching the substrate with some fertilizer. In addition, it must be kept constantly moist. However, waterlogging must not form under any circumstances. Hard surfaces are therefore not suitable.
Plant alone
When choosing a location, consider the enormous and rapid growth of your sequoia. Never plant two specimens in the immediate vicinity, otherwise they will later hinder each other's growth. On the other hand, small ground covers or bushes at the foot of the trunk are beneficial. The sequoia is shallow-rooted, so strong storms can be dangerous. Other plants help to seal the soil with their roots.
Note the growth
Don't underestimate the massive size that a redwood tree can grow to without pruning. When planting, keep enough distance to buildings or other objects. The roots also take up a lot of space. You should therefore avoid planting the sequoia too close to the neighboring property. Here the roots could push cobblestones upwards. Check with the office for permitted locations. There are strict regulations for planting a sequoia.