dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides)
Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) is a fast-growing, deciduous conifer known as a living fossil. It features bright green foliage that turns coppery-bronze in a
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Sunlight
Full sun
Watering
Consistently moist
Soil
Deep, moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral loam.
Temperature
Temperate, very hardy
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Minimal for established trees
Care Requirements
Full sun
Consistently moist
Especially when young
Deep, moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral loam.
Temperate, very hardy
Outdoor
Minimal for established trees
Optional for young trees
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
20-45 m
Spread
7-15 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Green, Bronze, Reddish-brown
Leaf Type
Linear
Flower Size
1.5-2.5 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
50000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classPinopsida
- orderPinales
- familyCupressaceae
- genusMetasequoia
- speciesMetasequoia glyptostroboides
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
Non-toxic