Tree
Dawn Redwood
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Features
Deciduous needles that turn reddish brown in autumn; reddish brown bark shredding and fissuring adds winter interest.
Culture
Full sun; moist, well drained soils to wet soils; prefers slightly acid soil.
Cultivars
'National' - more narrow than the species.
Mature Height
75-10 Feet
Size
Large
Mature Form
Pyramidal, sometimes slightly irregular
Native To:
China
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 8
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
Wet
Tolerance
Wet Sites
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Uses
Screen
Specimen
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Brown
Orange
Pests and Problems
Additional Notes
A large species that may be too big for many urban and suburban sites.
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