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Back to buying optionsGiant Sequoia – Sequoiadendron giganteum Live Tree Seedling | California Grown | Sierra Redwood | Majestic Evergreen Conifer | The Jonsteen Company
Grow one of the world’s most remarkable trees with this live Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) seedling from The Jonsteen Company. Also known as Sierra Redwood or Big Tree, the Giant Sequoia is famous for developing into one of the most massive and long-lived tree species on Earth.
Native to the western slopes of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, Giant Sequoias are magnificent evergreen conifers recognized for their enormous mature size, cinnamon-red bark, and exceptional longevity. Ancient specimens can reach approximately 300 feet tall, develop trunks approaching 40 feet in diameter, and live for thousands of years.
Despite its limited native range, Giant Sequoia is a surprisingly adaptable species that can tolerate both cold winters and warm summers when provided with suitable growing conditions. This young seedling offers an opportunity to grow a truly extraordinary specimen tree for future generations.
Each tree is seed-grown at The Jonsteen Company nursery on California’s Redwood Coast.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Giant Sequoia tree seedling
✔️ Botanical name: Sequoiadendron giganteum
✔️ Seed-grown in California
✔️ Healthy young live tree
✔️ Nursery grown by The Jonsteen Company
✔️ Cold hardy and heat tolerant once established
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Giant Sequoia / Sierra Redwood / Big Tree
Botanical Name: Sequoiadendron giganteum
Plant Type: Evergreen conifer tree
Growth Stage: Small seed-grown tree seedling
Sun Requirements: Full sun preferred
Soil: Deep, fertile, well-draining soil with consistent moisture
Watering: Regular watering while young; maintain adequate moisture without waterlogging
Native Range: Sierra Nevada, California
Growth Habit: Upright, massive evergreen tree
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast under favorable conditions
Mature Height: Can reach approximately 250–300 feet in ideal conditions
Mature Trunk Diameter: Exceptional ancient specimens can approach 40 feet
Lifespan: Potentially more than 3,000 years
Cold Hardy: Yes
Heat Tolerant: Yes, with adequate growing conditions
Container Friendly: Best planted in the ground for long-term growth
💡 Care Tip: Choose the planting location carefully, as Giant Sequoias require substantial space as they mature. Provide plenty of sunlight, well-draining soil, and consistent moisture during establishment. Deep watering encourages strong root development, but avoid keeping the roots in continuously waterlogged soil.
