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    METASEQUOIA
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    METASEQUOIA

    Commonly known as Dawn redwood, Water fir

    Genus of one species of deciduous, monoecious, coniferous tree from valley forests of Central China.

    One of the three redwoods, the others being Sequoia and Sequoiadendron.

     

     

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    Plant Details
    • Good to know
      An excellent, fast-growing specimen tree. Believed extinct, a living tree was found in Hubei province in 1941.
    • Place of origin
      Central China
    • Deciduous
    • Conifer
    • Tree
    Planting Tips and Care Advice

    Varieties
    METASEQUOIA glyptostroboides
    Shui-hsa
    conical tree with ascending branches and fibrous orange bark which prefers a boggy or wet area. Soft light green leaves especially in spring
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £18.00
    METASEQUOIA glyptostroboides 'Amber Glow'
    Shui-hsa
    A wonderful new introduction with yellowish leaves with darker centres
     
    Small
    £35.00
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    METASEQUOIA glyptostroboides 'Gold Rush'
    Shui-hsa
    A new introduction with the most brilliant yellow foliage. A 'must' for any arboretum
     
    Medium
    £37.50
    Large
    £75.00

    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr - inc c&p
    £7.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
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