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METASEQUOIA glyptostroboides
Commonly known as Dawn redwood, Shui-hsa, Water fir
Conical tree with ascending branches and fibrous orange bark which prefers a boggy or wet area. Soft light green leaves especially in spring
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Endangered in the wildThese plants are listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's list of 'Red Plants'. This is a list of threatened species in the wild, they are either critically, endangered or vulnerable to extinction.Endangered
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
China (northwestern Hubei). -
DeciduousLeaves are 2cm (¾in) or more on seedlings, to 1.5cm (½in) long on mature trees. They have 2 light-green bands beneath.
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Bog garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Linear
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Height
20m (65ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft) -
ConiferProduces light-brown female cones 2cm (¾in) long on stalks 2-4cm (¾ to 1½in) long and small, pendent male cones to 1.5cm (halfinch) long in the upper crown.
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Tree
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilOn drier sites growth slows after 10m (33ft).
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Wet or boggy soil
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Full sun
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Conical
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Mature Size20m (65ft)
5m (16ft)
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Metasequoia glyptostroboides - Growing Guide
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