Metasequoia
(Revised 9 Feb 2011)
The common name for Metasequoia glyptostroboides is Dawn Redwood. The existence of this tree was known based on preserved specimens such as those in the Canadian Arctic (50 million old specimen), and was thought to be extinct until 1941 when a few trees were discovered in China. Arnold Arboretum distributed the seeds in 1948. It is a fast growing deciduous conifer.
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
I have planted six dawn redwood in my garden more than 18 years ago. There are five left. One of them is probably about 10 m high, and the others range from 4-6 m.
Metasequoia glyptostroboides in summer
Metasequoia glyptostroboides in early November
Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Gold Rush’
This is a beautiful golden Dawn Redwood. One of my ‘Goldrush’ was nearly completely destroyed by the rabbit two years in a row, but it struggles back nicely. (More recently, it has been identified as originated from Japan where it was call ‘Ogon’ meaning Gold Coin’, and has been renamed as such by ACS. The name ‘Gold Rush’ was given by a Dutch nursery man who imported the plant into Europe.)
Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Gold Rush'
Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Gold Rush'
Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Gold Rush' with friends
Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Hamlett’s Broom’
This is another birthday present from my daughter. It is going to be another beauty anchoring a new bed.
Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Hamlett's Broom'
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