Dawn Redwood. A neat narrow deciduous conical tree with bright green, feathery leaves turning gold in autumn. Produces brown round cones. Max Height 20m to 40m. Max Spread 5m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
A neat narrow deciduous conical tree with bright green, feathery leaves turning gold in autumn. Produces brown round cones.
Category: Conifers
Additional information
Generic | Metasequoia |
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Species | glyptostroboides |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Dawn Redwood |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 20m, 40m |
Family | Taxodiaceae |
Spread | 5m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Narrowly conical |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Specimen |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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