Metasequoia glyprostroboides
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
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.