Coastal Redwood
Sequoia sempervirens

Location: 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont
Park: Ardenwood Historical Park
District: Newark
Native to: California
Tree type: conifer
Leaf retention: evergreen

Comments: Evergreen, native to coast ranges from Oregon to California. This the California state tree. The redwood perpetuates itself by sprouting. After a fire a redwood tree often sends out sprouts around the base of its trunk, forming the redwood rings which are so common in the sequoia forests. This is the largest specimen in our area.

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To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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Photo provided by Nelson Kirk