The Arnold Arboretum and several partner institutions helped to collect the species from the wild in 1947, then distributed seeds to locations worldwide. This taxon provides a good example of international collaborative conservation efforts. This is a large, fast-growing, deciduous, pyramidal evergreen tree that grows up to 100 tall with attractive, feathery foliage that is easy to transplant. The Dawn Redwood, is a fast-growing, critically endangered deciduous conifer and is the sole living species of the genus Metasequoia and one of three. The Global Survey of Ex situ Conifer Collections(Shaw & Hird, 2014) reports that this is the most common threatened conifer taxa reported in ex situ collections globally, with 316 collections. Branches grow in a regular pattern on the. The large mature trees have all been afforded some level of protection, although efforts to protect the species more widely are currently lacking. A robustly growing deciduous conifer with a narrow pyramidal crown at first that becomes broad pyramidal later. The several subpopulations are all reduced to a few mature individual trees with little chance of natural regeneration due to changes in land use. It is a riparian species that occurs only in a limited region in the border area between Hubei and Hunan and in Chongqing Municipality. The bark and foliage are very similar to the other redwood species but unlike these other species, the dawn redwood is deciduous – its needles turn from green to a foxy reddish brown in autumn. Endemic to central China, this species is a living fossil first discovered in the wild in 1943.
It was thought to be extinct until its 're-discovery' in the 1940s' Like the beloved Redwoods of California, the bark is a distinct red. Although smaller than both of these giant species, it can still grow to a height of at least 60m. A native of Manchuria China, the Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia Glyptostroboides) makes a wonderful bonsai tree. It is the perfect choice to make an impact on the sky line, as its distinct and unusually large stature will ensure it is a sight to behold all year round.The Dawn Redwood is the last surviving member of ancient genus – Metasequoia. It is related to two other members of the cypress family also known as Redwoods: the Coast Redwood and the Giant Redwood. It is related to and closely resembles bald cypress (Taxodium) and redwood (Sequoia Genus name comes from the Greek words metra meaning with, after, sharing, or changed in nature and Sequoia to which it is. Generally it is best to ensure that Dawn Redwood has plenty of room, planted in an estate, parkland or very large garden. Metasequoia glyptostroboides, commonly called dawn redwood, is a deciduous, coniferous tree that grows in a conical shape to 100’ tall. In the UK it has fast secured itself as a useful large urban tree, as it is tough and can withstand air pollution. This large and interesting tree can grow to great heights, potentially reaching around 60m, over many years. It is a tough tree that will grow well on most soils, preferring the soil to be moist for the first couple of years after planting, so bare this in mind with your watering regime post planting. Metasequoia glyptostroboides is an extremely fast growing and large specimen at maturity which forms an impressive and statuesque specimen that will make its mark on any landscape.
The bark is a deep drown red in colour and extremely spongy and shaggy in appearance. This tree is often confused with Taxodium, the Swamp Cypress, as it has similar feathery, needle like, bright green foliage that turns a beautiful golden, orange brown in the autumn time. Exquisite bronze-red autumn color before the foliage is shed by this tree.
Conical shaped, excellent landscape specimen with light green, feathery, fern-like foliage in spring, maturing to deep green in summer. Metasequoia glyptostroboides is an interesting deciduous conifer which is the last species remaining of the Genus Metasequoia. Previously this Genus only consisted in fossilised form until the Dawn Redwood was discovered in China in the late 1940’s. Metasequoia glyptostroboides is a vigorous deciduous conifer making a large, narrowly conical tree to 25m, with flat sprays of narrow, pale green leaves. The Dawn Redwood is a deciduous, coniferous tree which requires a large space.
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