Don't plant sequoias outdoors right away
At a young age, the sequoia tree is sensitive to frost and cold. Therefore, you must first grow it in a breeding container. You can only put it outdoors when you are more than one meter tall. However, it is also possible to keep it in the bucket for a long time. By the way, you don't have to buy a pre-grown tree from the nursery either. Gardeners are particularly proud of a shoot they have grown themselves
- from cuttings
- or seeds
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The choice of location
Sequoias are very undemanding and easy to care for. For optimal growth, however, you should consider the following points when choosing a location:
- the lighting conditions
- the soil conditions
- the place
The lighting conditions
An ideal location for the Sequoia is sunny to partially shaded. If you are in direct sunlight, make sure to water your sequoia regularly. The substrate must be constantly moist. Especially in the summer months, the sunnier the location, the more water is required.
The soil conditions
The soil should be loose and rich in nutrients. In the spring it is worthwhile to enrich the substrate with a little fertilizer. It also has to be kept moist at all times. However, waterlogging must not form under any circumstances. Hard surfaces are therefore not suitable.
Plant alone
When choosing a location, consider the enormous and rapid growth of your sequoia tree. Never plant two specimens in close proximity, otherwise they will later hinder each other's growth. Small ground covers or bushes at the foot of the trunk, on the other hand, are beneficial. The sequoia is a shallow root, so strong storms can be dangerous. Other plants help to seal the earth with their roots.
Notice the growth
Do not underestimate the enormous proportions a sequoia tree can reach without pruning. Keep enough distance from buildings or other objects when planting. The roots also take up a lot of space. Therefore, you should avoid planting the sequoia too close to the neighboring property. Here the roots could push paving stones upwards. Find out about permitted locations at the office. There are strict rules for planting a sequoia tree.