Giant sequoia
Product Description
This iconic Californian conifer is by volume the largest tree in the world and can live for over 3,000 years. People the world over flock to the giant redwood's native California, where it can be found growing wild.
While most wild giant redwoods live in protected U.S. National Parks, the species is classified as endangered due to over-exploitation in the past and intensified forest fires in the American West.
Highly regarded as an ornamental tree, giant redwoods live widely across the world’s temperate zone, from Europe to New Zealand, Canada and Chile.
The majestic Redwood Grove at Kew Gardens, a stone’s throw from the Great Pagoda, was planted in the 1860s and boasts the Gardens’ tallest tree, some 39.3 metres high at the last measurement. At Wakehurst, venture to Horsebridge Wood, which is dedicated to the drama of the North American landscape. And, every year at Wakehurst, we light up a giant redwood next to the Mansion as the UK's tallest living Christmas tree.
By adopting a seed, you are making a £25 donation to directly support the work of Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank.
How to adopt a seed
Choose a seed and complete the form with your name and email address. If you're adopting a seed as a gift, add the recipient's name and email address, as well as your message. You'll be able to download a Certificate of Adoption then, and we'll also email a copy to the email address you provided.
To make multiple adoptions of the same seed, please add the seeds to your basket one by one (filling in the name and email address details separately for each certificate).
If you have any questions about Adopt a seed or your certificate, please email us at donate@kew.org.
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Delivery and Returns
United Kingdom
We offer FREE delivery on UK-only orders over £60 (Tracked Standard delivery service). (This does not apply to our print-on-demand service)
Our other delivery costs are as follows:
- UK Tracked Standard - £5 (delivery 3-6 working days from date of order)
- UK Tracked Express - £8.95 (delivery 1-3 working days from date of order)
Note: Mat Collishaw framed prints can take up to 2 weeks for delivery and are excluded from promotional discounts.
Age restricted products
If your basket contains age restricted products, our courier will request passport or driving license ID if the recipient looks under 25.
Gift membership products
Gift Membership packs are sent using a tracked and signed for service. Unfortunately, we are unable to replace gift memberships that are lost or misplaced once received by the recipient.
International and EU
International and EU orders are subject to variable postage costs calculated at checkout; these are dependent on the size and value of your order.
Orders to EU and International addresses may be subject to local customs duty or taxes. You will need to pay any additional charges for customs clearance, charges include local VAT and duty based on the value and origin of the product upon receipt of your order.
Weight restrictions: We are unable to ship orders where the total weight is over 2kg outside of the United Kingdom.
Product restrictions: We are unable to ship seeds, plants, bulbs, inflammable products, sharp and/or bladed items, food and beverages outside of the United Kingdom.
