Metasequoia glyptostroboides

dawn redwoodItem family MTS-GL-XXXConifers

Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Spec sheet

Hardiness
Hardy to zone 4

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Sizes we grow

Container grown (CG)

  • #15
  • #25

B&B in pot (BBP), by caliper or height

  • 1.75 in caliper
  • 2 in caliper
  • 2.5 in caliper
  • 5 to 6 ft tall

About this plant

Metasequoia glyptostroboides, commonly known as dawn redwood, is a deciduous conifer admired for its pyramidal shape and feathery, fern-like foliage. It exhibits bright green, soft needles during the growing season that transition to a warm coppery-orange in autumn before dropping. This ancient tree species is fast-growing and thrives in a variety of landscapes, often used as a striking specimen tree or planted in rows for dramatic effect. Its bark features a unique, reddish-brown, furrowed texture, adding year-round interest.

- Light: Full sun to part shade
- Water need: Medium; prefers consistently moist soils
- Growth rate: Fast
- Mature size (HxW): 70–100’ x 25–30’
- Habit: Pyramidal, upright
- Bloom/interest: Foliage turns coppery-orange in fall, textured bark
- Hardiness zone: 4–8
- Soil tolerance: Prefers moist, well-drained soils; tolerates heavy clay
- Drought/heat tolerance: Low; thrives in moist conditions

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