Metasequoia glyptostroboides Gold Rush
dawn redwood 'Golden Oji'
A deciduous conifer of narrowly conical outline when young, with soft, flat needles that are bright yellow when young, becoming greenish-yellow with age and turning dull yellow to buff in autumn
Other common names
dawn redwood [Gold Rush]dawn redwood 'Ogon'
Synonyms
Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Ōgon'Metasequoia glyptostroboides Golden Mantle
see moreMetasequoia glyptostroboides Gold Rush
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow | |||
| Autumn | Yellow Brown | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Metasequoia is a large deciduous tree with reddish-brown fibrous bark and soft, pale green linear leaves arranged in two ranks on the shoots, colouring beautifully in autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil. Tolerant of waterlogged soils. Excellent specimen tree grows quickly to considerable height. See conifer cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed, hardwood or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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