Scientific Name
Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Common Name
Dawn redwood

Hardiness Zones: 4-8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Rapid
Site Requirements: Sun; moist well drained soil
Texture: Fine
Form: Pyramidal; conical; straight trunk; broad spreading crown
Height: 50 to 90’
Width: 15 to 25’
Leaf: .5" opposite leaves; soft, light green feathery; brown fall color
Flower/Fruit: Flowers not showy; .7 to 1" dark brown cones on long stalks
Comments: Easy to transplant; possible street tree; red brown bark; cast medium shade
Cultivars: Ogon
 

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