Dawn Redwood
Common Name: Dawn Redwood
Species Name: Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Family Name: Cupressaceae
Examples of Dawn Redwood Metasequoia glyptostroboides
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | China |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | None Serious |
ID Characteristics
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Plant and Leaf Characteristics
- Plant Height: 50-foot diameter, 100-foot height
- Leaves: Deciduous, opposite, linear, flattened, needle-like, 0.5 inches long on branchlets
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Well-drained, deep |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 5º |
| Notes | Fast growth rate, not drought tolerant |