Metasequoia glyptostroboides

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Dawn Redwood, Dawn Redwood Metasequoia glyptostroboides, Metasequoia Tree

Metasequoia glyptostroboides, commonly known as the Dawn Redwood, is a deciduous tree that features fine, needle like, rich-green leaves which turn colourful shades of pink, gold, and red-brown in autumn before falling. This stately tree grows with a narrow and conical shape to about 30 m tall and 8 m wide. Metasequoia glyptostroboides is commonly grown as a specimen, grown for timber, used to help with erosion control, planted for shelter, or grown around large water features such as ponds and lakes.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	30.00 m
Spread:	8.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:	Parks, Ponds, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Architectural, Forestry, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Dawn Redwood, Dawn Redwood Metasequoia glyptostroboides, Metasequoia Tree

Metasequoia glyptostroboides Details

Metasequoia glyptostroboides, commonly known as the Dawn Redwood, is a lovely, deciduous tree native to China. It features fine, needle like, rich-green leaves which turn colourful shades of pink, gold, and red-brown in autumn before falling. This stately tree grows with a narrow and conical shape to about 30 m tall and 8 m wide, preferring a full sun position and a well-drained site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, extended dry periods, moderate wind, and a wide range of soil conditions, including wet and heavy soils. Metasequoia glyptostroboides is commonly grown as a specimen, grown for timber, used to help with erosion control, planted for shelter, or grown around large water features such as ponds and lakes.