Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Golden Dawn'

Also Known As

Golden Dawn Dawn Redwood
Golden Dawn Redwood

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 6'
W: 3'

planting zones

5a-8b

Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Golden Dawn' plant details

Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Golden Dawn' is a slow-growing deciduous conifer shrub with gold foliage. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Golden Dawn'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 6 FT tall
Uses: bonsai, container plant, dwarf, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Golden Dawn'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lovely small creamy-yellow needles clothe this slower-growing and smaller (to 6' tall x 3' in 10 years compared to 12' x 5' for ?Gold Rush?), this elegant little conifer; prefers afternoon shade. S/M/GDr (not dry)

By: Forestfarm

Gardening facts about Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Golden Dawn' plant

How to Grow Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Golden Dawn'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- gold
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy

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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