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Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Dawn Redwood, Water Fir

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Information by: Laura Van Leuven        Photographer: Linda Engstrom/Sortomme

 

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.This plant is fire-prone! Please use caution when planting near your home.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Height Range

25-40', 60-100'

Width Range

25-40'

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, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

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