Metasequoia glyptostroboides, is a deciduous conifer tree that is native to China. Here's some information about Dawn Redwood:
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Appearance: Dawn Redwood is a tall and majestic tree that can reach heights of up to 100 feet (30 meters) or more. It has a pyramidal shape when young, but as it matures, it develops a more conical or columnar form. The leaves are feathery and needle-like, arranged in opposite pairs along the branches. In the fall, the foliage turns a beautiful reddish-brown or copper color before dropping.
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History: Dawn Redwood was thought to be extinct until living specimens were discovered in China in the 1940s. It is considered a "living fossil" because it is a relic species that was once widespread but is now only found in a few regions.
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Growth and Habitat: Dawn Redwood is a fast-growing tree that thrives in moist, well-drained soils. It prefers full sun but can tolerate some shade. It is commonly found near riverbanks and in wetland areas, as it has a high tolerance for waterlogged soils.
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Type:
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Tree
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Origins:
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Central China
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Height:
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70' - 100'
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Spread:
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20' - 25'
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Spacing:
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20'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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4 - 8
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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N/A
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Season of Interest:
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Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Regular water, Tolerates Wet Soil.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Ponds and Streams.
COMPANION PLANTS: Azalea, Fern, Bald Cypress
IMAGES Metasequoia Glyptostroboides1, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Metasequoia Glyptostroboides2, CC BY-SA 3, (3) Metasequoia glyptostroboides, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
