How much sun does California redwood need?

California redwood grows best in full sun conditions.

When does California redwood bloom?

California redwood blooms in February and March.

Where is California redwood native?

California redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) is native to CA, OR, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does California redwood attract?

California redwood draws wind pollinated.

California redwood

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Sequoia sempervirens

Last reviewed: October 2026

California redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) is a perennial tree native to CA, OR. It blooms in February and March. The flowers draw wind pollinated.

Toxicity unknown

California redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

high

Size

1200"–4200" H × 240"–600" W

Bloom

Feb, Mar

Native to

CA, OR

Pollinators

wind pollinated

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A towering, long-lived evergreen conifer with soft, flat needles and small woody cones, developing a straight, columnar trunk with fibrous reddish bark. Naturally grows in dense stands along the coastal fog belt and needs significant space and moisture to thrive.

Growing California redwood

Grow California redwood in full sun and high water. Mature plants reach 1200 to 4200 inches tall and spread 240 to 600 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Its tall canopy provides critical nesting habitat for marbled murrelets and spotted owls, and the dense structure supports diverse forest-floor wildlife.

Common questions

How much sun does California redwood need?: California redwood grows best in full sun conditions.
When does California redwood bloom?: California redwood blooms in February and March.
Where is California redwood native?: California redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) is native to CA, OR, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does California redwood attract?: California redwood draws wind pollinated.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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