Sequoia sempervirens ‘Winter Blue’ – Evergreen Redwood with Blue Winter Colour
Sequoia sempervirens ‘Winter Blue’ is a striking selection of the Coast Redwood, valued for its soft blue-green foliage that develops cool silvery-blue tones in winter. With its elegant, upright growth and fine textured needles, it makes an impressive specimen tree. Hardy and long-lived, it provides year-round structure and colour in larger gardens and landscape settings.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
Spring:
Fresh bright green shoots appear, bringing renewed growth and soft texture.
Summer:
Fine needles form dense, lush blue-green foliage with graceful branching.
Autumn:
Foliage gradually develops cooler tones as temperatures drop.
Winter:
Needles take on a distinctive silvery-blue hue, creating striking winter colour.
Structure & Form
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Upright, pyramidal evergreen tree
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Height: 15–25m (over time)
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Spread: 6–10m
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Soft blue-green needles
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Elegant layered branching
A dramatic specimen tree for spacious landscapes.
Perfect for Various Landscapes
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Specimen Tree: Impressive architectural feature.
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Large Gardens & Estates: Adds height and evergreen structure.
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Woodland Planting: Suitable for naturalistic landscapes.
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Feature Planting: Unique winter colour makes it stand out.
Growing Conditions & Care
Position:
Full sun or partial shade.
Soil:
Moist, well-drained soil. Prefers slightly acidic conditions.
Hardiness:
Hardy in most UK areas (approximately -15°C).
Maintenance:
Very low maintenance. Requires little pruning beyond removing damaged branches.
Why Choose Sequoia ‘Winter Blue’?
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Unique blue winter foliage colour
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Elegant upright growth
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Long-lived specimen tree
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Provides year-round structure
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Hardy and low maintenance
Sequoia sempervirens ‘Winter Blue’ is a majestic evergreen tree that brings distinctive colour and architectural presence to larger garden spaces.