Coast Redwood Tree 100/120cm (P9T)
Sequoia sempervirens
£31.29
Young giants at 100/120cm (P9T), perfect for getting started with Coast Redwoods. These RHS award winners offer remarkable versatility, thriving in both containers and open ground.
- ✓ Sequoia sempervirens
- ✓ Tallest trees on earth
- ✓ 100 - 120cm tall graded tree
- ✓ UK Grown
- ✓ Quality UK stock from Yarrow Gardens
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Sequoia sempervirens, the Coast Redwood, represents the pinnacle of arboreal achievement. At 100/120cm in P9T pots, these young specimens offer an accessible way to grow the world’s tallest tree species. Despite their modest current size, they carry the genetic potential of their wild relatives, like the famous “Hyperion” which towers at 116 meters (379 feet) in California’s forests.
These RHS Award of Garden Merit winners demonstrate remarkable versatility in their early years. While young, they can be successfully grown in containers, making them suitable for gardeners with space constraints or those planning their garden’s future development. Their adaptability to pot culture provides flexibility in positioning and the opportunity to nurture these prehistoric giants from their early stages.
The species’ endangered status on the IUCN Red List makes garden cultivation increasingly important for conservation. In their natural habitat, Coast Redwoods can live for over 2,200 years, creating vast forests connected by intricate root systems that form some of Earth’s largest living organisms. These 100/120cm specimens represent the beginning of this remarkable journey.
Young Coast Redwoods show impressive growth rates, with the potential to add significant height each year in good conditions. They’re also champions of carbon sequestration, storing more CO2 than any other known tree species, making them not just ornamental treasures but valuable allies in environmental conservation.
Whether grown initially in containers or planted directly in generous garden spaces, these remarkable trees bring a piece of botanical magnificence to any setting, offering the perfect blend of practicality and prestigious heritage.
Sequoia sempervirens – Coast Redwood, holds several remarkable records:
- Tallest Tree: Coast Redwoods are renowned for being the tallest trees on Earth. The current record-holder for the tallest living tree is “Hyperion,” standing at an astonishing height of approximately 379 feet (116 meters). However, new discoveries may lead to the identification of even taller specimens.
- Largest Living Organism: The Coast Redwood forests form one of the largest living organisms on the planet due to their interconnected root systems, known as “clones.” These clones cover extensive areas and consist of genetically identical trees sharing a common root system.
- Oldest Tree: While not the oldest species, some individual Coast Redwoods have lived for over 2,200 years, making them some of the longest-living trees on Earth.
- Largest Groves: The Coast Redwood forests in California, particularly in areas like Redwood National and State Parks, host some of the most extensive and iconic groves of these majestic trees, creating awe-inspiring landscapes.
- Fastest Growth Rate: Coast Redwoods exhibit impressive growth rates, with young trees adding significant height each year. This rapid growth contributes to their towering stature.
- Carbon Sequestration: Due to their massive size and long lifespan, Coast Redwoods are effective carbon sinks, sequestering substantial amounts of carbon dioxide, making them valuable assets in combating climate change.
- Sequoia sempervirens has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.
Position young Sequoia sempervirens in full sun or partial shade. When container-growing, use a large, well-draining pot with quality compost. Regular watering is essential for pot-grown specimens, especially during the growing season. Feed annually with a balanced fertiliser. While hardy once established, young plants benefit from winter protection, particularly in containers.
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height
more than 50 years
Ultimate spread
4–8 metres
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Full Sun, Partial Shade, Partial Sun
Pot Size
9cm (Tall)
Foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Colour
Green
Hardiness
-15°C to -10°C (H5)
When MatureSafety
Child Safe, Pet Safe
Watering
Heavy
Preferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Preferred Soil pH
Acidic
Our unique tall 9cm pots is a smart strategy for cultivating trees with strong and deep root systems. This practice can lead to healthier and more resilient trees that are better prepared for transplantation and long-term growth in your UK garden.
Promoting Deep Root Development with Tall 9cm Pots:
1. Enhanced Root Growth: Using tall pots, such as 9cm pots, encourages trees to develop a deeper and more extensive root system. The added height of the pot allows the tree’s roots to grow downward, seeking nutrients and water in the lower soil layers.
2. Reduced Root Circling: Traditional, shallower pots can sometimes lead to root circling, where the roots grow in a circular pattern around the pot’s base. This can restrict the tree’s ability to access essential resources. Tall pots mitigate this issue, as roots are less likely to encounter physical barriers that encourage circling.
3. Improved Stability: The additional depth provided by tall pots offers improved stability for young trees. It allows for better anchoring and support, which is particularly important during periods of strong winds or inclement weather.
4. Better Soil Temperature Regulation: Tall pots offer improved insulation for the root system. This can help maintain more stable soil temperatures, protecting the roots from extreme heat or cold. This is crucial for healthy root development, especially in the unpredictable UK climate.
5. Reduced Transplant Shock: When it’s time to transplant a tree from a tall pot into the ground, the deeper root system developed in the tall pot can reduce transplant shock. The tree is better equipped to establish itself in its new environment.
6. Versatility: Tall pots are versatile and can accommodate a wide range of tree species. They are particularly useful for growing trees that have a taproot, which naturally grows deeper.
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
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Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £0.95 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £4.49 (Flat) | |
Medium Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | This item |
Large Items - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £28.95 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcel Force) | £24.95 (Flat) | |
Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010
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We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.
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