Conifer Database - Blauer Eichzwerg

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Sequoiadendron giganteum ‘Blauer Eichzwerg’

Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Blauer Eichzwerg' is an dwarf, upright, pyramidal, selection of giant sequoia with short, stout, symmetrical branching and prickly blue-gray foliage that fades to more of a gray-blue color in winter. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 2 to 3 feet (60 - 90 cm) tall and 2-thirds as wide, an annual growth rate of 2 to 3 inches (5 - 7.5 cm). This conifer is an excellent choice for those who want to represent this classic species, but lack the garden space for a 300-foot (80 m) tall tree.

This cultivar originated as a seedling selected in the late 1980s by Herbert Rihacek of Eichgraben, Austria. In the German language, "Blauer Eichzwerg" literally translates into "Blue Oak-dwarf" which is nonsensical. Quite likely, the originator borrowed the first half of his home town to construct the cultivar name. Equally nonsensical is the trade name Blue Iceberg„¢ as it is occasionally seen listed.




Sequoiadendron giganteum

Sequoiadendron giganteum

Sequoiadendron giganteum

Sequoiadendron giganteum

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Blue Gray
GROWTH SHAPE:Conical (Pyramidal)
GROWTH SIZE:Dwarf: 1 to 6 inches (2.5 – 15 cm) per year / 1 to 5 feet (0.3 – 1.5 m) after 10 years
ORIGIN:Seedling Selection


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