Please Help Me To Identify The Tree (12)

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by nb-, Jan 31, 2006.

  1. nb-

    nb- Active Member

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    There are several trees near where I live (Devon, UK), and I am puzzled by what they are. This is the first one, it must be at least 100 high, probably more like 120, but my judgement of height isnt that great.

    Photo 2 shows the foliage on branches dangling down from higher up. Photo 3 shows the foliage on what look like suckers up to about 2 in diameter, that appear to be growing up from the ground a few inches way from the main trunk.

    The photos were taken this afternoon (Jan 31st) so I am assuming its not deciduous.
     

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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Sequoia sempervirens.
     
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    Thanks, Sequoia sempervirens fits the bill. I didn’t even consider a coast redwood, I was looking at smaller species as there are two Sequoiadendron giganteum planted on the site at the same date, and they must 50% taller, with trunks twice the diameter. Also the only ones I had knowingly seen had a much more vivid orangey bark, with a less drooping habit.
     

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