Metasequois glyptostroboides
Dawn Redwood
Features
- Pyramidal tree shape with medium to fast growth rate.
- Medium green needle like foliage in spring becoming rusty to copper coloured in autumn.
Uses
- Large gardens and parks where it has room to grow.
- Suitable as a single specimen where form and autumn colours can stand out.
Growing Conditions
- Very frost hardy.
- Moderately wind hardy.
- Avoid coastal conditions.
- Grows in dry to very moist soil conditions.
- Full sun to part shade.
Height | Width | |
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5 year old tree | 3.0m | 2.0m |
10 year old tree | 6.0m | 3.5m |
Country of Origin: China |