Plant Min Zone: 4b
Plant Max Zone: 8a
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Water / Rainfall: Average, High
Soil Quality: Average, Rich
Bloom Season: None
Flower Color: None
Berry / Fruit Color: Insignificant
Spring Foliage Color: Green
Summer Foliage Color: Green
Fall Foliage Color: Orange
Evergreen Foliage: No
Winter Interest: Yes
Scented Flowers: No
Drought Tolerance: Low, Medium
Wet-Feet Tolerance: Medium
Humidity Tolerance: Medium, High
Wind Tolerance: Medium
Poor Soil Tolerance: Acidic Soil (low PH)
Height: 60' - 90'
Width: 15' - 20'
Growth Rate: Fast
Service Life: Tree: Service life varies
Maintenance Need: Low
Spreading Potential: N.A.
Yearly Trimming Tips: Tree: No Trimming Needed / Trim as Needed When Mature / Lower Branches.
Plant Grouping Size: Specimen Planting of 1-3
Best Side of House: Large Tree; Best in Open Areas
Extreme Planting Locations: None
Ornamental Features: Multiple Seasons of Interest, Narrow Columnar Growth Habit, Fine Texture, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage
Special Landscape Uses: None
Possible Pest Problems: Occasional Problems
Plant Limitations: Needs Regular Irrigation, Needs Thick Winter Mulch
Dawn Redwood, is also known as Metasequoia glyptostroboides