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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.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.