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dawn redwood 'White Spot'

Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'White Spot' (v)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Metasequoia
Family: Cupressaceae

About this plant

A deciduous conifer with a narrow, conical habit and with slightly weeping branches. Its soft green foliage is spotted with white and turns brownish-pink and yellow before falling in autumn

Growing Information

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

North FacingWest FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; tolerant of waterlogged soils

Pruning

None required

Propagation

Propagate by hardwood or semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

City Courtyard

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years