Metasequoia glyptostrobioides
Name
Botanical name: |
Metasequoia glyptostrobioides |
Colloquial name: |
Dawn redwood |
Growth
Growth form: |
Cone-shaped |
Mature height: |
6 - 8 meter |
Growth: |
30 – 40 cm per year |
Leaf
Foliage: |
linear |
Leaves: |
deciduous |
Leaf color: |
green |
Blossom / fruit
Blossom: |
inconspicuous flower |
Flowering period: |
september to October |
Flower color: |
green |
Fruit: |
Yes, not for consumption |
Miscellaneous
Soil type: |
all types of soil |
Location: |
full sun, semi shade |
Flowering period: |
all year round |
Requirement: |
1 plant per lineal meter |
Use for: |
hedge plant |
Ships as: |
ready-to-plant containers made of biodegradable cardboard |
Hardiness: |
yes |