Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Common Name(s):

Dawn redwood

Cultivar(s):

Ogon

Category:

Trees

Comment:

Easy to transplant; possible street tree; red brown bark; cast medium shade; feather foliage; easy fall clean-up. This tree is mildly resistant to damage by deer.

Height:

50-90 ft.

Flower:

Flowers not showy; 0.7-1 in. dark brown cones on long stalks

Zones:

4-8

Habit:

Deciduous

Site:

Sun; moist, well-drained soil

Texture:

Fine

Form:

Pyramidal; conical; straight trunk; broad spreading crown

Width:

15-25 ft.

Growth Rate:

Rapid

Leaf:

0.5 in. opposite leaves; soft, light green feathery; brown fall color

Tags:

deciduous, deer resistant, tsc

NCCES plant id: 2059