When stressed, Sequoia becomes susceptible to Botryosphaeria canker. There are some named cultivars now available including at least one dwarf variety suitable for rock gardens. N landscape of O.H. unit about half way down the walk on the left side. Medium sized tree growing 50 to 70 ft tall and a spread of 20 to 30 feet. Pyramidal habit, medium rate of growth, fine to medium texture, single trunked, attractive reddish brown and fibrous bark.
Foliage is bright green.
Foliage is deciduous turning from bright green to sage green to soft brown. May be evergreen in Southern Ca. Flowers are a 4 to 5 inch panicle that are not showy. Fruit is a cone attaining a size of maybe 1 inch. Good background tree, naturalizing tree, specimen in some special circumstances.