Von Martin Giant Sequoia

Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Von Martin'
Planted 2023

A surprising cultivar of the Giant Sequoia, it grows considerably smaller than its original cousin, but keeps the same bright green scale-like needles. In additon to its small size it also has a compact, dense, and pyramidal form.

Von Martin Giant Sequoia
 
Close up of Von Martin Giant Sequoia leaf
 
Von Martin Giant Sequoia bark
Height Width Zone Growth Rate Water Use
10 ft. 8 ft. 6 Slow Medium

Leaf

Bright green, scale-like. Densely packed onto the branches.

Fruit

Not showy.

Flower

Not showy.

Advantages

Extremely compact, considered a dwarf cultivar. Fits well in small landscapes.

Disadvantages

Very slow growing.