Sequoiadendron Giganteum Bonsai

Sequoiadendron giganteum giant sequoia.
Sequoiadendron giganteum bonsai. The sequoiadendron giganteum is only unique in its care requirements to other more common bonsai tree species in the water requirements. Most species prefer a wet then dry then wet then dry regimen. To lift the dormancy grab a paper towel. Hi just joined bonsai empire i live in liverpool england and bought a 6 foot giganteum 06 03 2019.
Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 6 through 8 they. I took it home and repotted into a wooden box as it was root bound in the pot it came in after reducing the roots to fit the box 5 deep i went onto the net to see if there are any guidelines to root pruning a giganteum. Also known as metasequoia glyptostroboides these redwood trees come from china and are characterized by having thin and flat leaves particularly similar to needles. There are 3 species of sequoia that can be used in the art of bonsai.
Here s a method i found online. Make sure the paper is chemical free. With the giant sequoia constantly moist soil is preferred. Typically very little grew close by and the ground was blanketed by fallen foliage.
The sequoia prefers consistent moisture. Giant sequoias sequoiadendron giganteum are the largest trees on earth according to oregon state university. Like most coniferous trees the seeds of giant sequoia trees need to spend a bit of time in the cold to soften their shell and lift the seed dormancy. Sequoiadendron giganteum philip curtis rhs status.
Index top of page. A period of 4 weeks is a good minimum. A small slow growing form only about 1 metre high in 10 years. Sequoiadendron giganteum pevé bonsai rhs status.