Plant Database
Aptos Blue Coast Redwood
Sequoia sempervirens ‘Aptos Blue’
The Aptos Blue Coast Redwood is a distinctive selection of the iconic California giant, prized for its striking bluish-green to silvery-blue foliage. This cultivar retains the majestic, columnar form and rapid growth of the species but offers a cooler, more refined color palette. Its dense, pyramidal habit and unique hue make it a breathtaking specimen or screen for larger landscapes where its dramatic color and form can be showcased, while still embodying the grandeur of the coastal redwood.
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Distinguished by its beautiful bluish-green to silvery-blue foliage, a departure from the typical deep green of the species.
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Grows with a dense, pyramidal to columnar form, often considered more compact than wild trees.
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A fast-growing evergreen conifer that can quickly create a tall screen or focal point.
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Retains the species' thick, fibrous, reddish-brown bark and tolerance for coastal conditions.
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Best planted in large, open spaces with deep soil and access to moisture.
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Provides a unique color variation for collectors and those seeking a standout specimen tree.