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Metasequoia glyptostroboides (Dawn redwood)
1 hour care
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15m
Max height
Max height
12m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Other names
Dawn redwood
Genus
Metasequoia Metasequoia
Species
M. glyptostroboides - M. glyptostroboides is a large, coniferous tree. Foliage is light and feathery, turning from green to brown before shedding in autumn and the bark has a fibrous texture.
Metasequoia glyptostroboides is: Deciduous
Habit
Narrowly conical
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Bronze, Yellow, Flushed pink in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Metasequoia glyptostroboides (Dawn redwood) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Bog garden, Low Maintenance, Waterside
Cultivation
Plant in moist, free-draining or waterlogged soil. Good in an open but sheltered position. Will grow quickly so long as not in poor soil.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Other names
Dawn redwood
Genus
Metasequoia Metasequoia
Species
M. glyptostroboides - M. glyptostroboides is a large, coniferous tree. Foliage is light and feathery, turning from green to brown before shedding in autumn and the bark has a fibrous texture.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Narrowly conical
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Bronze, Yellow, Flushed pink in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Metasequoia glyptostroboides (Dawn redwood) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Bog garden, Low Maintenance, Waterside
Cultivation
Plant in moist, free-draining or waterlogged soil. Good in an open but sheltered position. Will grow quickly so long as not in poor soil.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
Defra's Risk register #1
Plant name
Metasequoia glyptostroboides (Dawn redwood)
Common pest name
Cypress twig; borer
Scientific pest name
Argyresthia cupressella
Type
Insect
Current status in UK
Present (Widespread)
Likelihood to spread in UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
General biosecurity comments
Has spread following introduction; little evidence of significant damage. Stakeholder groups may wish to monitor.
About this section
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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