Metasequoia glyptostroboides Dawn Redwood

Metasequoia glyptostroboides Dawn Redwood leaves

Metasequoia glyptostroboides Dawn Redwood bark

Mature Metasequoia glyptostroboides tree

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Metasequoia glyptostroboides Tree

Name: Metasequoia glyptostroboides Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: MG.SS.12.3
Price: 85.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Dawn Redwood

Single stem tree, 150-200cm, 12L pot

£85

£85 ~~£85~~

Despatched within 1-3 weeks

Final size 12 x 5 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green leaves turn yellow in autumn (deciduous)

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Moist but well-draining

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Planting & Care

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Description

A majestic conifer, Metasequoia glyptostroboides features feathery leaves and tactile bark. This deciduous specimen is also known as a Dawn Redwood or Water Larch tree. The soft, feathery foliage is lush green throughout the spring and summer, turning beautiful shades of yellow and bronze in autumn. The attractive fibrous bark can feature orange to rich mahogany hues and provides year-round interest.

Metasequoia glyptostroboides will grow to 12 x 5 metres in 20 years and is most deserving of a space in gardens with enough space, as it is critically endangered in the wild. Plant this tree in a sheltered position with sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It will tolerate waterlogged soils and boggy positions if planted out of exposure.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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