Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron giganteum)
Price range: $39.95 through $99.95
Ships nationally. TAS-certified or direct island supply. Advanced sizes to eastern states. WA/NT via Concierge.
- Massive Legacy Species
- Rapid Australian Growth Rate
- Biosecurity Compliant
- Mittagong HQ Pickup Available
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The Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron giganteum) is more than just a bestselling tree; it is the heart, soul, and namesake of Sequoia Valley Farms. My journey as a nurseryman began with a handful of these very seeds, and the awe of watching them grow into magnificent saplings is the reason we exist today. This is the most massive tree species on Earth, a true aristocrat of the plant world. Uniquely suited to the climate zones of southeastern and southwestern Australia, it is far more tolerant of frost and diurnal temperature fluctuations than its Coastal cousin. It rewards the dedicated grower with beautiful, dense blue-green foliage, stunning reddish-brown fibrous bark, and a majestic, conical form that inspires absolute awe. Available in multiple development stages—from robust 140mm starters to highly advanced 300mm feature trees—this is a rare opportunity to grow a masterpiece of evolution in your own garden.
At a Glance
Pot Size: 140mm / 200mm / 300mm
Est. Height: 50cm / 80cm / 100cm+ above the soil
Mature Size: The largest living organism by volume on Earth
Growth Habit: Perfect Conical / Immense Timber Species
Style: Large Estates / Acreages / Arboretums / Legacy Plantings
GIANT VS. COASTAL REDWOODS*
*The Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron giganteum) is the largest tree by volume, featuring blue-green scale-like leaves and high frost tolerance, making it ideal for inland areas. The Coastal Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) is the tallest tree by height, featuring flat, yew-like needles, and it prefers coastal fog and higher ambient humidity.
To stand at the base of a mature Giant Redwood is a humbling and unforgettable experience. The Sequoiadendron giganteum, also known as the Giant Sequoia, is a true icon. Native to a small, highly elevated pocket of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California, it holds the record as the largest living thing on the planet by volume. Its reddish-brown trunk is famously thick, fibrous, and fire-resistant, and its dense, blue-green foliage forms a perfect, stately cone.
You must plant this tree with its ultimate, immense size in mind. It needs to be planted well away from buildings, power lines, and property boundaries. It is strictly a legacy tree for a large garden, parkland, or acreage where its powerful root system has room to develop. If you want to buy a Giant Redwood in Australia, SVF offers impeccable pedigree sourced from premium cool-climate networks.
- Massive Biomass: The undisputed king of the forest. It develops an immensely thick, fire-resistant, reddish-brown fibrous trunk.
- Inland Climate Resilience: Far more frost and drought-tolerant than the Coastal Redwood, making it ideal for inland tablelands and highlands.
- Rapid Australian Growth: In good Australian soil with deep summer watering, young trees can push 60cm to over 1 metre of vertical growth in a single year.
- Perfect Conical Form: Naturally forms a stately, sweeping pyramidal structure with dense, highly aromatic blue-green scale-like needles.
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Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron giganteum)
Price range: $37.95 through $94.95
Coastal Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens
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Detailed Description and Specs
The Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron giganteum), also known as the Giant Sequoia, is a true icon. Native to a small, highly elevated pocket of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California, it holds the record as the largest living thing on the planet by volume.
Its reddish-brown trunk is famously thick, spongy, and fibrous, providing natural insulation against forest fires. Its canopy is formed by dense, highly aromatic, blue-green scale-like needles that naturally grow into a perfect, stately cone. Our specimens boast impeccable pedigree, sourced from premium cool-climate networks in New South Wales and Victoria, ensuring robust health and perfect form.
- Species: Sequoiadendron giganteum (Giant Redwood / Giant Sequoia)
- Provenance: Premium NSW & VIC cool-climate networks.
- Growth Rate: Very Fast (can exceed 1m of vertical growth per year in ideal conditions).
- Foliage: Dense, scale-like, highly aromatic blue-green needles.
- Best For: Large rural estates, acreages, arboretums, and as an awe-inspiring statement feature tree.
Care and Planting Guide
The Giant Redwood is surprisingly adaptable and highly vigorous in many parts of Australia, provided it is given the two things it needs most: sun and space.
- Sunlight & Location: THIS TREE NEEDS IMMENSE SPACE. It requires full, direct sun to maintain its dense, conical shape and drive its rapid growth. Plant far away from structures and pipes.
- Soil & Drainage: It prefers deep, well-draining loam but is surprisingly tolerant of a wide range of soil types, provided they do not become boggy or waterlogged in winter.
- Watering: To achieve maximum growth rates, provide regular, deep soakings during its first few Australian summers. Once its massive root system is established, it becomes highly drought-resilient.
- Pruning & Maintenance: Requires zero pruning. Simply allow the tree to naturally form its majestic, sweeping skirts and perfect pyramidal structure.
Shipping and Delivery
Standard Stock – Eastern States
Our fast-growing 140mm and 200mm stock is shipped securely via our premium plant freight network to NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, and SA.
Tasmania (TAS) – Certified & Direct Supply
We bypass standard biosecurity delays for our Tasmanian customers by utilising our elite TAS-certified Victorian growers or by occasionally sourcing directly from within the island.
Advanced Landscape Sizes
Large, advanced specimens are available for the Eastern States via specialist heavy landscape freight or by local collection from our Mittagong HQ.
Western Australia & Northern Territory (WA & NT)
Orders for smaller stock (that meets Express Post size limits) must be processed through our Plant Concierge for mandatory biosecurity treatments prior to dispatch.
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