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.
Additional information
| Generic | Metasequoia |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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