Meet ‘Silver Ghost’: The Coast Redwood With Silver Foliage

Most people picture redwoods as deep green giants with rusty red bark. Sequoia sempervirens ‘Silver Ghost’ breaks that rule. This rare Coast Redwood cultivar has silver-green foliage and pale silver bark, which together give it the soft, ghostly look it is named after.

What makes ‘Silver Ghost’ different?

The needles of ‘Silver Ghost’ catch the light and seem to shimmer, especially on bright days or after rain. The silvery bark makes the effect stronger, so the whole tree glows against darker planting around it. If you want a feature tree that people stop to look at, this is a great choice.

All the strengths of a Coast Redwood

Under the unusual colour, ‘Silver Ghost’ is still a true Coast Redwood. That means:

• Fast growth: it puts on height quickly and soon makes an impact.
• A strong, upright shape: it forms a neat pyramid as it matures.
• Great eventual height: it gives your garden real vertical presence.

Easy to grow

Despite its exotic looks, ‘Silver Ghost’ is not fussy. It does well in many soil types and grows happily in full sun or partial shade. It handles both coastal and inland gardens, so it suits gardens across the UK.

Where to use it

• As a stand-alone specimen on a lawn, where its colour can be seen from every angle
• As a contrast with dark green conifers or purple-leaved shrubs
• As a long-term centrepiece for larger gardens and estates

Buy ‘Silver Ghost’ from Redwood Trees

We currently have ‘Silver Ghost’ in stock in two sizes, both in 10 litre pots:

• Coast Redwood ‘Silver Ghost’ 100/120cm (10L)
• Coast Redwood ‘Silver Ghost’, larger size (10L)

Stock of unusual cultivars like this is limited, so order yours today and add a touch of silver to your garden.