
Coast Redwood Sequoia sempervirens 100 Seeds
The coast redwood, scientifically known as Sequoia sempervirens, stands as the world's tallest tree, exuding majesty in its cathedral-like groves. Its nomenclature reflects its origin in the damp, fog-laden coastal plains along the Pacific coast, predominantly inhabiting a slender coastal strip extending from southern Oregon to the San Francisco Bay area, about 20 miles inland. This evergreen conifer, with a narrow-conical shape, typically thrives in high-moisture coastal locales regularly veiled in Pacific fog, sometimes forming impressive pure stands. In its native habitat, the coast redwood flourishes as a magnificent, long-lived giant, often recognized as the tallest tree globally, reaching heights of 350 feet and boasting a trunk diameter of 20-25 feet. Despite its rapid growth in its natural surroundings, it may take over 400 years for a redwood to attain maturity, and these venerable trees can live for 2000 years or more. When cultivated outside its native range, its size is sig