Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Common Name

Dawn Redwood

Scientific Name

Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Hardiness Zone

5b [-10 to -15]

Tolerances

Drought

Moderate

Moderate

Poor Drainage

Tolerant

Tolerant

Alkaline Soil

Moderate

Moderate

Salt

Intolerant

Intolerant

Shade

Intolerant

Intolerant

Air Pollution

Tolerant

Tolerant

Soil Volume

25

Planting Area

  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fall Foliage

    Fall Foliage

  • Winter Interest

    Winter Interest

Form

pyramidal

Pyramidal

Mature Height

100 feet

Crown Spread

50 feet

Limitations

  • Potentially invasive species

Additional Information

Performs best in moist, deep, well-drained, slightly acidic soils. Avoid frost pockets which may affect fall foliage. Several cultivars available.