Dawn Redwood

Scientific Name
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Deciduous needles that turn reddish brown in autumn; reddish brown bark shredding and fissuring adds winter interest.

Culture

Full sun; moist, well drained soils to wet soils; prefers slightly acid soil.

Notes

A large species that may be too big for many urban and suburban sites.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
75.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
10.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Pyramidal, sometimes slightly irregular

Native Regions, Text

China

Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Dawn Redwood form
picID
3625
Image
Dawn Redwood leaves (needles)
picID
3626
Image
Dawn Redwood bark
picID
3627
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
231