coast redwood

Coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens 'Soquel') requires regular watering to ensure healthy and vigorous growth. Young trees should be watered approximately 2 times a week, with 4 - 5 gallons per watering, throughout the warmer growing season. For mature trees it is recommended to apply 15 - 25 gallons every 2 weeks in the summer and 10 - 15 gallons every 2 weeks in the winter. Soil should be checked for moisture prior to each watering to prevent water logging, and remember to adjust frequency of watering based on local temperatures and rainfall.

Coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens 'Soquel') plants thrive in full sun, meaning that they need 8-12 hours of direct sunlight each day in order to perform at their best. When grown in a container, it's best to provide plants with an hour or 2 of direct light in the evening before the sun goes down, as well as partial shade in the warmest parts of the day (10am-4pm). This helps the plant from becoming sunburned. In warmer climates with afternoon shade, it's best to gradually move the container out of the shade as the summer goes on, to give the plant as much sun as possible.

Coast redwoods should be pruned in late winter to early spring each year, before new growth begins. Pruning should be light to moderate, removing no more than 15-20% of the tree’s foliage. Also, young trees can be pruned aggressively to shape and encourage strong growth, while mature trees should not be pruned as heavily since excessive pruning can cause dieback. When pruning mature trees, focus on removing overcrowded branches and branches that are rubbing or growing at awkward angles.