30 Dawn Redwood Tree Seeds ACID LOVING & POLLUTION TOLERANT ~ M. glyptostroboides
~ ~ ~ WE OFFER BOTH PKT. & BULK SIZES ~ ~ ~ Dawn Redwood, Metasequoia glyptostroboides, Tree Seeds Metasequoia glyptostroboides, the Dawn Redwood, is a fast-growing, critically endangered deciduous conifer tree, sole living species of the genus Metasequoia, and one of three species of conifers known as redwoods. It is native to theSichuan-Hubei region of China. Although shortest of the redwoods, it grows to at least 200 ft (61 m) in height. Local villagers refer to the original tree from which most others derive as Shui-sa, or "water fir," which is part of a local shrine. Since that tree's rediscovery in 1943, the Dawn Redwood has become a popular ornamental tree in parks and gardens worldwide. Other Names: Dawn redwood Zone: 4 to 8 Growth rate: Fast Plant Type: Deciduous coniferous tree Family: Taxodiaceae Native Range: Central and western China Height: 70 to 100 feet Spread: 15 to 25 feet Shape: Narrow pyramidal Bloom Time: Bloom Color: Flower/Fruit: Monoecious with male (in clusters) and female flowers (solitary). 0.5" to 1" long elongated or rounded cones. Bloomy blue when young, brown or dark brown when mature. Sun: Full sun Fall Color: Lovely orange brown to reddish bronze. Drought tolerance: Moderate Water: Medium to wet Maintenance: Low Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Dawn redwood prefers deep, acid, moist soil, does well in normal, well-drained upland soils and also in wet, soggy soils. Once established, they can even survive in standing water. They do best where their roots can reach water. It is sometimes damaged by early freezes, so it is best not to plant in a depression that collects cold air. Culture: Easy to transplant when young. Trees in upland sites need watering during prolonged droughts. Sowing Metasequoia glyptostroboides Seeds: The seeds of Dawn Redwood are very small. Cold stratification and moisture enhance germination. Scarify: Soak in water 24 Hours Stratify: Cold 30 days, 40 Degrees F Germination: Sow 1/8" Deep