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James wrote:

> That seems to be the nature of everyone who goes somewhere and sees
> something growing that is spectacular. ie. To try growing it back home. Go
> for it. I undestand they succesfully started some in Scotland several years
> ago. Whether they still survive, I don't know.

If by several years, you mean 1853, then yes, they can be grown successfully in
Scotland :-)) There are MANY giant sequoias in Scotland and elsewhere in the
British Isles, including some very large specimens  - like one that is 150' tall
with a trunk circumference of 36 feet. They also grow successfully in most parts
of northern Europe as well as the more temperate portions of eastern Europe. It
is estimated there are about 10,000 etablished and mature giant sequoias in
Europe including one that is at the most northerly recorded latitude for the
species at Songe Fjord in Norway that was planted in the 1880's. There also
giant sequoias located in Spain (two very large specimens), Turkey, Lebanon,
Egypt, Israel, Japan, South America, and Austrialia and New Zealand, where they
thrive.

With this diversity of locations, questions have been raised about the
limitation of its native range and habitat. Apparently outside of its native
Sierra Nevada, the giant sequoia is unable to re-seed itself by natural means.

I'd second the idea to go for it - in warmer climates the secret for its
successful establishment appears to be regular and frequent watering.

pam - gardengal


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> "ttq987" <ttq987@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:3fb94ad1.0212110524.110871b1@posting.google.com...
> > thanks to all for help & suggestions
> >
> > am planning to go ahead & give it a shot ... although it does not get
> > very cold near bombay... & has very slim chances of growing
> >
> > most sources seem to be good, but the link that clear cut has posted
> > seems to be quite a reliable source for getting seeds
> > http://www.fire.ca.gov/ResourceManagement/StateNurseries.asp
> >
> > Polar, I may not be around when & if this tree ever grows fully.. but
> > will feel good even if it starts growing .... :)
> >
> >
> > Clear Cut <clearcut@excite.com> wrote in message
> news:<clearcut-1BEE14.10121010122002@shiva.direcpc.com>...
> > > An excellent source for ecological and management information can be
> > > found at:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/silvics_manual/Volume_1/sequoiadendron/
> > > giganteum.htm
> > >
> > > Compare your growing site to the conditions where giant sequoia grows
> > > natively.  They like water, they like nutrients - in other word good to
> > > excellent site conditions.
> > >
> > > The most serious disease when planted outside of their native range
> > > appears to be Botryosphaeria sp.
> > >
> > > The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection collects seeds
> > > and grows seedlings.  They may sell seeds or direct you to a source.
> > >
> > >    http://www.fire.ca.gov/ResourceManagement/StateNurseries.asp
> > >
> > >
> > > ==-=-==
> > > Note due to extreme filtering, put the word NOSPAM in the Subject of an
> > > email if you would like me respond personally
> > >
> > >                            clearcut@excite.com
> > > ==-=-==
> > >
> > > In article <3fb94ad1.0212082327.7ff1a4ff@posting.google.com>,
> > >  ttq987@yahoo.co.uk (ttq987) wrote:
> > >
> > > > would like to grow a full fledged tall "GIANT SEQUOIA- Sequoiadendron
> > > > giganteum" or similar species in India....
> > > >
> > > > is it possible & how do I acquire seeds etc for the same
> > > >
> > > > any help & suggestions would be greatly appreciated!