Coastal Redwood in Rocklin, CA
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We have a Coastal Redwood tree - he was on our property when we purchased it three years ago. We noticed the top was bare at that time. We were told by an Arborist that because our Coastal Redwood doesn't even belong here, he'll always have a hard time with the heat - keep him moist and keep the ground around him covered with his needles. Over the last year we've noticed the top dying off more - about two feet more. We were watering three times a week for a couple hours a year ago. Recently, we've began watering him every evening with a soaker hose - about 3 hours. He's had some fresh green come out throughout his limbs. We know the top is completely dead - it's never come back in the three years we've been here. I heard they Purge themselves? He's got some browning limbs and fresh green coming out. We don't know if he's dying completely or trying to purge himself and comeback. How can we help him survive?
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That tree was banned several years ago from your state. Do some research.
Janet Pizaro
on Jul 27, 2015
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Janet, You don't know what you are talking about. You could cost this person some jail time and many thousands of dollars in fines!!!! Those redwoods have been around since before Christ. They are protected. Before you do anything, contact the California Forestery Division and get their input. Beware of folks that have nothing to lose by giving you bogus advice that could cost you in ways you can't even imagine. Another source would be the Sierra Club.
Mlcapaci
on Jul 28, 2015
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I did a little googling and your arborist was right... your redwood will never be really happy there. Coastal redwoods need a of of moisture, not just in the soil, but in the air... the coastal fog is vital for their health, and without it the top is much more sensitive to the heat and dryness. So I'm afraid I can't answer your question... except to say that I think it will be difficult to keep this tree happy where it is. And you're doing about all you can with the watering and needle mulching. BTW... I also looked for any laws about the tree and except for it's being protected in the state forests there doesn't seem to be anything about it being banned or otherwise controlled (perhaps Janet was thinking of some other tree?). If worst comes to worst and you need to consider it's removal, you will definitely need check with the officials first, and get a tree removal permit. It's not just the redwoods... it looks like a lot of California counties are particular about tree removal even on private property!
Kathleen Conery
on Jul 28, 2015
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Let me start out by saying...I don't have an answer to your question. But, I can say that there are many redwoods in my area (Yuba City) that are doing very well even through our drought. Good luck
Samantha
on Jul 30, 2015
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Thanks. we'll send an updated photo as time moves on. We named the tree Edmund.
Charlene Bryant
on Aug 03, 2015
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