Soquel Coast Redwood Tree
Sequoia sempervirens 'Soquel'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
From | To | S&H |
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$0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
$20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
$50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
$70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
$100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
$130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
$150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
#1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
#3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
#6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
#7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Soquel Coast Redwood Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growing Zones 7-9
Have you ever had the amazing experience of standing in the great Redwood forests of Northern California? If you haven't, we certainly hope that you get the chance to do it one day. There are very few experiences that compare to the feeling of being dwarfed by these magnificently huge trees.
They are gorgeous and sturdy and make you really wonder if there is room in your yard at home for one of these beauties. Alas, since they can top out at over 300 feet tall and 30 feet across, they are a smidge too big for most of us!
But, we are excited to now be able to offer you the Soquel Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens 'Soquel'). Its finely textured needles are dark green with bluish or grayish undersides. A pyramidal Evergreen when mature, featuring reddish-brown bark and horizontal branches that point up at the ends.
The bark is lovely and strong, and the classic reddish-brown gives the tree its name. The branches arch slightly upward at the tips in that quintessentially redwood way, too. They are evergreen and will add year-round interest wherever you plant them. They are only happy in USDA growing zones 7-9, growing 75 - 90 feet tall and 20 - 30 feet wide, in a location with adequate moisture access, so please plan accordingly.
Landscape Application:
This very special tree has all of the lovely qualities of the larger Redwood, but in a smaller package better suited for modern homes and commercial landscapes. Only growing two feet or more per year, Soquel will eventually reach its mature height in 45 years. Give it the room it needs, and you will absolutely cherish the opportunity to grow such a high-status, long-lived tree.
A single front lawn specimen planting becomes a prominent landscape feature for all to see, leaving an indelible mark for generations to come. They love moisture so they are perfect trees for well-watered urban lawns!
In large backyards and park settings, Soquel Redwood trees look fantastic in small groups or groves. Quickly becoming your neighborhood's wildlife keystone hotspot, while you will benefit from lush shade and wind protection.
Plant long rows as windbreaks, shelterbelts, and evergreen hedgerows along your property's edge. Ideal in rain gardens where these trees handle more moisture with ease. Soquel looks gorgeous when planted around a pond or brook, reflecting in the water.
- Native to North America
- Smallest Redwood Cultivar
- High-Status Impressive Evergreen
- Keystone Species For Wildlife
- Dark Green Foliage With Blue/Gray Undersides
- Windbreaks, Lawn Specimens, Shelterbelts & Lasting Legacy Trees
#ProPlantTips for Care:
These full-sun trees grow best in well-drained locations. Check with your County Extension Office because this tree grows best in cool areas with consistent temperatures and moist to wet soils along the coast of the Pacific. Prune in late winter to remove structural issues when young and any winter dieback or broken branches.
- Full Sun
- Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate to Moist Soil Locations - Tolerates Occasionally Wet
- Prune Late Winter/Early Spring
- Grows Best Along The Pacific Coast
A 'just-the-right-size' Redwood! If you live in a place where Redwoods are happy, the Soquel Coast Redwood Tree will be a fantastic addition to your home or business. Order yours soon before Nature Hills runs out!