 |
|
 |
The
Metasequoia
was known
only from
fossils
until a tree
was
discovered
in China,
1941. Only
1500 trees
remained at
that time.
Seeds were
sent around
the world in
1948, and
have been
successful
plants ever
since.
Because of
their recent
introduction
to the
horticultural
world, it is
not known
just how
tall they
will
grow---perhaps
over 100 ft.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common Name:
Dawn Redwood
Plant Type: Deciduous
tree; conifer
Family: Taxodiaceae
Height/Spread:
Pyramidal. Can reach
over 50' or higher in 20 years. Can grow 4-6' when young. Spread:
over 20 '.
Bark/Stem:
Feathery, fernlike branchlets with needles showing a
yellowy-chartreuse color in spring, and russet in the fall. Bark is
a shaggy, cinnamon, dark brown. The tree has an open branching
pattern which offers a lovely texture to the garden. Cones are one
inch long and pendulous. Leaves, buds and branchlets are all
opposite.
Propagation:
Seeds
Uses:
Parks, large open spaces. It is a
beautiful four season tree, offering changing color, structure, and
texture to the area.
Natural Range:
Not suited to arid regions or seacoasts as dry
air and salty winds burn foliage.
Hardiness:
USDA Zones 5-8. Young shoots can be
damaged by late frosts.
Garden Location:
Rhododendron Garden: 06; Groundcover
Garden: 23; Perennial Border: 08, 11, 12.
|
Complete
Index
