Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Dawn Redwood
- Zone: 4 - 9
- Height: 1200"
- Class: Tree
- Soil Type: Moist
- Siting: Full Sun
- Spread: 480"
Description
Dubbed a 'living fossil' by media reports of the day. Dawn Redwood was described from material growing in the village of Modaoqi, Sichuan in 1946. Seed became available outside of China in 1948. This deciduous 'conifer' attains a glorious golden color in fall before the needles drop for winter. Does well in most soil conditions, but thrives in slightly moist soil where older specimens will form attractive butteresses.