Metasequoia glyptostroboides | Dawn Redwood

The Metasequoia glyptostroboides is a large, fast-growing, deciduous conifer known only as a fossil until discovered in South Western China in the 1940's. This is a sturdy tree with a perfectly vertical main trunk and broadly pyramidal crown. It has lush, bright green, flat needles that are soft and feathery, and turn a fiery orange-brown in autumn before falling. The Metasequoia glyptostroboides has a distinctive bark that is shaggy in appearance and dark mahogany-brown in colour. This tree will thrive in most soil, is resilient to air pollution and will tolerate standing in wet and water-logged ground. An imposing majestic tree, the Metasequoia glyptostroboides would make a stunning addition to any landscape.

Mature Height

20m+

Tree Features

Distinctive bark that is shaggy in appearance, and dark mahogany-brown in colour

Lush, green, soft feathery needle-like foliage.

Autumn orange-brown colour.

Large, impressive broadly pyramidal shape.

Growing Conditions

Most soil, resilient to air pollution, will thrive in urban or rural locations, and will tolerate standing in wet and water-logged ground.

Season of Interest

Spring - Lush, green, soft feathery needle-like foliage.

Autumn - Leaves turn orange-brown before falling.

Tree Type

Standard

Growing Locations

Parklands, Large Gardens, Avenues

Evergreen / Deciduous?

Deciduous
Did you know?

From fossil records, the Metasequoia is known to have existed about 50 million years ago. The Metasequoia glyptostroboides is classified as an endangered species.