Metasequoia glyptostroboides (Dawn Redwood) 2″
$299.99
Metasequoia glyptostroboides is a fast-growing deciduous conifer featuring soft green foliage, dramatic copper fall color, and a stately pyramidal form ideal for large landscapes.
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Description
Metasequoia glyptostroboides is a fast-growing, deciduous conifer with a tall, straight trunk and a narrowly pyramidal to broadly conical habit at maturity. Soft, feathery, bright green needles emerge in spring and are arranged oppositely along the stems, giving the foliage a refined, fern-like texture through summer. As temperatures cool, the foliage transitions to warm coppery-orange and russet tones before dropping cleanly in fall, revealing an attractive winter structure with fluted bark and strong vertical lines. Small, rounded cones may appear on mature trees but are not highly ornamental. Ideal for large landscapes, parks, estates, or waterside plantings, this tree serves as a dramatic specimen or avenue tree with striking seasonal change and architectural presence.
Care Instructions
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Full sun for optimal growth and form
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Adaptable to a wide range of soils, including moist or periodically wet sites
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Moderate to high water needs, especially when young
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Minimal pruning required; remove dead or damaged branches as needed
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Performs best with ample space to reach mature size
Key Features
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Fast-growing deciduous conifer
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Soft, feathery green foliage
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Rich copper-orange fall color
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Strong pyramidal form with fluted trunk
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Excellent large-scale specimen or landscape tree
