Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Sheridan Spire'

Also Known As

Sheridan Spire Dawn Redwood

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 60'
W: 20'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Sheridan Spire' plant details

Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Sheridan Spire' is a deciduous conifer tree with green foliage. and brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 'Sheridan Spire'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT wide, 60 FT tall
Uses: columnar

GROWING CONDITIONS for Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Sheridan Spire'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

All the branches of this exclamation-point-plant head straight up making a narrow green columnar accent 60' tall by 20' wide, an absolutely wonderful plant for the ponds edge or rain garden; dawn redwoods are among the few unusual deciduous conifers and the lovely soft green needles become a striking copper color in fall. S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

A very narrow columnar form, very fast growing especially on wet sites.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

This is a narrow, columnar, upright selection, contrary to the species, with limbs that head straight upward instead of out. Bright green foliage and good fall color. Ultimate height is 60 feet.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Sheridan Spire' plant

How to Grow Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Sheridan Spire'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly 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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Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Ogon'

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