Coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) reference photograph
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The California collection / Trees
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Coast redwood

Sequoia sempervirens

A towering evergreen at the heart of the coast’s cool, moist forests. Sheltered valleys and streamside flats provide especially favorable conditions for redwood growth.

Family
Cupressaceae
Regional status
Native
Habitat
Coastal conifer forest
Safety
Not evaluated

A closer look.

Redwood forests are communities rather than single-species stands. In Redwood National and State Parks, Douglas-fir shares the canopy, while sword fern and redwood sorrel are common below. Upland, streamside, and near-ocean groves differ in their associated species.

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Core summary source checked

Compared with linked references on October 22, 2026. This is source verification, not independent expert review or an identification guarantee. Seasonal tags are approximate. Specimen maps show a selected historical subset.

Through the seasons

An evergreen forest species for year-round observation. Visit conditions and seasonal understory changes vary locally.