Sequoia sempervirens 'Soquel' Coastal Redwood Size 3 Gallon The bark on 'Itame nishiki'

The bark on 'Itame nishiki' itself is a deeper red brown which serves to bring out this brightly colored edging

We purchased these rare variegated plant books during our most recent trip to Japan to make them available here in the United States

the yellow green bark is quite attractive

Their dwarf compact habit and heavy bloom set make them quite a show piece in the garden

The glossy green leaves are evergreen and give good year-round interest

Sequoia sempervirens 'Soquel' Coastal Redwood Size 3 Gallon The bark on 'Itame nishiki'Sequoia sempervirens 'Soquel' Green Coastal Redwood Zones 7 9 'Soquel' is a faster growing green coastal redwood with a conical shape. The flush of new growth is a bright green, turning to darker green as the foliage matures. 'Soquel' may reach 15 ft in 10 years. This selection was first recorded by the Saratoga Horticultural Research Center and later named by Monrovia Nurseries. While some claim that 'Soquel' may be the same as 'Aptos Blue', 'Aptos