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METASEQUOIA glyptostroboides 'Gold Rush'

Commonly known as Dawn redwood, Shui-hsa, Water fir

A new introduction with the most brilliant yellow foliage. A 'must' for any arboretum
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Pale golden leaves turning orange and gold in autumn.
  • Height
    From 5m (15ft) in 10 years to 20-40m (65-130ft).
  • Spread
    5m (16ft).
  • Conifer
    Attractive cinnamon coloured bark on bare branches.
  • Tree
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Full sun

METASEQUOIA glyptostroboides 'Gold Rush'

 
Estimated availability autumn 2022 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
Large £65.00 each 
Delivery Information Estimated availability autumn 2022
plant size comparison icon 7.5 to 10 Litre
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Syn. M. glyptostroboides 'Golden Oji', M. glyptostroboides 'Ogon'.
    Pests & Diseases
    None
    Place of origin
    Garden origin
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Gold
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Linear
    		(see photos above)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Tree Shape
    Conical
Metasequoia glyptostroboides - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
from 5m (15ft) in 10 years to 20-40m (65-130ft).
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  5m (16ft).
  

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