Abstract
Since 1853 seeds ofSequoiadendron giganteum (Lindl.) Buchholz found their way to Europe. Planted in botanical gardens, arboreta and parks Giant Sequoia survived to significant size in many countries of Western Europe. Today its growth surpasses that of all other softwoods known on the continent. The author analyzes its potential as a useful addition to forestry, stressing European experiences with geographic distribution, different climates, soils, genetic variability, increment and yield. Other aspects described are its wood quality, i.e. knottiness, width of annual rings, heartwood formation, fiberlength, specific gravity, strength properties, durability and the chance for an adequate utilization by the forest products industry.
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