Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Emerald Feathers'
dawn redwood 'Emerald Feathers'
A vigorous, deciduous conifer making a large,well-shaped conical tree to 25m, with flat sprays of soft, light green, yew-like leaves that turn brownish-pink and yellow in autumn. The bark is shaggy and red-brown; flowers and cones insignificant
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Brown | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown | Green | ||
| Autumn | Brown | Brown Pink Yellow | ||
| Winter | Brown |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- 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 hardwood or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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