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American Redwood 'Adpressa' 25-30 cm (Sequoia sempervirens)
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Unit price perAmerican redwood of the variety 'Adpressa': current height 25–30 cm
Common name: American Redwood
Scientific name: Sequoia sempervirens
Family: Cupressaceae
Growth history & use
American Redwood is the tallest tree species in the world and originates along the west coast of North America, mainly in California. The variety ’Adpressa’ is a low-growing form with denser, lighter needles and slower growth than the species’ standard form, making it interesting both as an ornamental tree and as a rare feature in collector’s gardens.
The wood from redwood is straight-grained, knot-free, light, soft, and very durable in contact with soil and moisture. It is considered a high-quality and easy-to-work wood, traditionally used for carpentry, fence posts, and various types of constructions. A brown dye can be extracted from the bark. Younger shoots from the trunk have historically been used for basket weaving. The plant also develops a thick layer of soft and fibrous bark that can be harvested without harming the tree. This bark has been used as insulation and stuffing material, and the fine bark dust produced during handling serves as a soil improver. The bark fibers can also be used for paper: branches from felled trees are harvested, the bark is cut into suitable pieces and soaked in clean water before being boiled with lye for at least six hours. Afterwards, the fibers are ground in a ball mill into a brownish paper.
In traditional medicine among the North American Indian tribes, a poultice of heated leaves has been used to treat earache. The resin-like sap has also been used as a stimulating and strengthening remedy for fatigue and general exhaustion.
Cultivation
Redwood thrives in cool and moist climates and appreciates high humidity, steady water supply, and a sheltered, partly shaded location – preferably in acidic to neutral soil rich in humus. It is not very drought-tolerant and should be kept evenly moist, especially during warm periods. ’Adpressa’ is more compact and slower than the species in general, making it easier to place even in smaller gardens. It overwinters protected in most parts of the country.
Characteristics
Longevity: Perennial
Light conditions: Partial shade to sun
Height: 3–5 meters (slow growing)
Hardiness zone: 1 (2-3 in sheltered location)
Uses: Wood, natural dye, paper fiber, soil improvement, insulation, medicinal plant
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