General Info

12/05/02

The Metasequoia tree, also known as the Dawn or Chinese Redwood, can be found throughout the continental United States. If you think you have a Metasequoia growing in your neighborhood, here is all the information that you need to know about these fascinating trees:

	Scientific Name: Metasequoia glyptostroboides
	Common Names: Dawn Redwood, Chinese Redwood
	Origin: Native only to China, although grown throughout the US
	Height: 70-90 ft.
	Crown shape: Pyramid shaped crown
	Growth rate: Very fast, depending on growing conditions
	Leaf type: Deciduous
	Leaf color: Green, turns yellow-orange in the fall
	Fruit: Cones are inconspicuous, not showy
	Trunk: Very straight
	Bark: Bark is reddish in color, peels as the tree grows older
	Roots: Surface roots similar to the Bald Cypress
	Light requirements: Grows well in full sun
	Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil; moderately tolerant to periods of drought
	Potential Range:

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This site was last updated 12/05/02