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Posted 04/29/2023 in Tree

Metasequoia glyptostroboides

A close relative to the redwood, Metasequoia glyptostroboides, can grow up to 100 feet tall. The tree features, fern like foliage, that emerges a brilliant shade of light green and fades to deep green and turning red-bronze in the fall.

Post Details

Latin Name
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Common Name
Dawn Redwood
Planting Zone
Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Special Interest
Deer Resistant
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
70-100 ft
Spread
15-25 ft
Suggested Uses
Specimen
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

A close relative to the redwood, Metasequoia glyptostroboides, can grow up to 100 feet tall. The tree features, fern like foliage, that emerges a brilliant shade of light green and fades to deep green and turning red-bronze in the fall.

Special Care Instructions

Tolerates full sun. Best with consistent moisture. Tolerates wet soil.

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