Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Dawn Redwood
Description
The Metasequoia is a dense, pyramidal, deciduous conifer with a central leader and under positive cultural conditions, performs as a rapid grower. It has an opposite branching pattern, with branchlets of long, simple needles that appear to be flattened. During the spring, its foliage is a bright reddish-brown color that matures to a light green tone, and an autumn shade ranging from a tawny pink to golden bronze. Its furrowed bark is attractive, orange-brown to red-brown and peels in vertical strips.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
25-40', 60-100'
Flower Color
Green
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green, Light Green
Bark Color
Brown, Red
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Medium, High
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Meadow, Wetlands, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Park, Street Tree
Special Uses
Container, Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.