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A tree that has been grown in the field and then lifted out of the ground when dormant. Available from November to March. The roots are more open and the direct contact with the soil encourages them to settle in and establish more readily.
These are 2yr old trees that have been grown 1yr in the field and the second in a pot. Container trees can be planted at any time of the year but establish best when planted during the autumn and need to be watered well during the first summer.
Often called Redwood or Wellingtonia tree. Sequoiadendron giganteum grows over 100ft tall with a very thick trunk. These trees can live to 700 years old and are very hardy.
There are many fine specimens in Britain. Benmore Botanic Gardens in Scotland has a superb avenue of huge trees over 150 years old.
Giant Redwood
The 'Wellingtonia'. It may not be the tallest tree in the world but Sequoiadendron giganteum is the largest by volume.
Blue Giant Redwood
Large evergreen conifer with blue-green awl shaped leaves. An unusual form of the 'Wellington'.
Weeping Giant Redwood
Branches are tightly pendulous and conform to the trunk, can be straight, but often twisting/leaning in one or more directions.