Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Little Giant'

Also Known As

Little Giant Dwarf Dawn Redwood

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 10'-15'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Little Giant' plant details

Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Little Giant' is a deciduous conifer tree with green foliage. and brown fruit. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Little Giant'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Little Giant'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The small erect tree (to 15-30'), a mini of its lovely parent, with light chocolate brown bark and feather-light deciduous needles, it can grow at a rate of 10" per year. S/M

By: Forestfarm

This variety of the Giant Redwood is perfect for those who want everything in their 1 acre or less garden. Mature height at 10-15' this small tree is an excellent representation of its full-sized relative.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Little Giant' plant

How to Grow Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Little Giant'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- pollution tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Fruit
- brown
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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aka Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Gold Rush', Gold Rush Dawn Redwood, Ogon Golden Dawn Redwood

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 70'-100'

Width: 15'-25'

sun - mostly shade
even moisture - regular

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Metasequoia glyptostroboides

aka Metasequoia glyptostroboides ssp. caespita, Metasequoia glyptostroboides var. caespitosa, Metasequoia honshuenensis, Metasequoia neopangaea, Big Cone Dawn Redwood, Dawn Redwood, Neopangaea Dawn Redwood