Metasequoia glyptostroboides – Dawn redwood

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Metasequoia glyptostroboides – Dawn redwood

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A robustly growing deciduous conifer with a narrow pyramidal crown at first that becomes broad pyramidal later. Branches grow in a regular pattern on the perfectly vertical main trunk. Young twigs slant upwards slightly: older branches are practically horizontal. Width to approx. 10 m. The trunk of mature trees becomes knotted and flakes off in small sheets. Young twigs are reddish brown. The needles grow on short and long shoots and are opposed, unlike Taxodium. Turning bronze brown to orange brown and falling off along with the short shoots in the autumn. Metasequoia was only known as a fossil until 1941 and was rediscovered by a Chinese forester in south-western China. From then on, it was once again distributed throughout the world. Has superficial resemblance to Taxodium but the manner of growth is more open and the lateral branches grow in a feathery manner.
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18-20 feathered
∅60cm / 150KG
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20-25 feathered
∅70cm / 250KG
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∅70cm / 250KG
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25-30 feathered
∅80cm / 350KG
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∅80cm / 350KG
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30-35 feathered
∅90cm / 550KG
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∅90cm / 550KG
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40-45 feathered
∅110cm / 800KG
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∅110cm / 800KG
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50-60 feathered
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60-70 feathered
∅140-150cm / 1750-2000KG
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∅140-150cm / 1750-2000KG
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70-80 feathered
∅160-170cm / 3000-3500KG
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∅160-170cm / 3000-3500KG
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80-90 feathered
∅180-200cm / 3500-4500KG
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∅180-200cm / 3500-4500KG
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90-100 feathered
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400/450 multistem
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1000/1200H meerstammig opgeknipt
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200/250 high
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1400/1600 high
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Height
25 - 35 m, fast growing
Crown
narrow pyramidal at first, later broad pyramidal, half-open crown
Bark and branches
bark reddish brown, later greyer, peeling off in long strips
Leaf
needles, compound and opposed, bright green, 1 - 3 cm
Autumn colour
orange
Flowers
unremarkable, ♂ catkins, 5 -10 cm, long, ♀ yellowish green, 0.5 cm, May
Fruits
ovoid to spherical cones, 2 – 2.5 cm, green to reddish brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
moisture-retentive and well-permeable
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil, withstand short flood
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
avenues and broad streets, tree containers, roof gardens, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem, clearstem conifer, specimen conifer
Origin
Southern and Western China
Clear stem conifer Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree Specimen conifer acid soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil withstand short flood can withstand wind broad conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellowgreen early sprout fast growing all species Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Tree for the future
Applications and inspiration
Trees for avenues and wide streets
Trees for the future
Related projects
SQP (South Quay Plaza ) - London
Jubilee Park - London
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Frequently asked questions
Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Metasequoia glyptostroboides can eventually reach a height of 25 - 35 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Metasequoia glyptostroboides is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 25 - 35 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Metasequoia glyptostroboides turn orange in autumn.

The right time to plant Metasequoia glyptostroboides is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Metasequoia glyptostroboides with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Metasequoia glyptostroboides blooms in may.
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