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Buy Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Schirrmann's Nordlicht'

Also Known As

Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'North Light'
Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Northlight'
Dwarf Variegated Dawn Redwood
North Light Dawn Redwood

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 5'-7'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Schirrmann's Nordlicht' plant details

Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Schirrmann's Nordlicht' is a slow-growing deciduous conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with mostly shade and 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 'Schirrmann's Nordlicht'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 5 FT - 7 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, fall color, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Schirrmann's Nordlicht'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This moderate (10') shrubby deciduous conifer has pretty light green leaves with the new growth being white. In fall, the foliage turns a nice golden yellow.

By: Gossler Farms

Deciduous. A dwarf globose form with cream-yellow foliage with reddish branchlet highlights. Can burn in full sun. Sold under the name of 'Schirrmann's Nordlicht' in Europe.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Northlight' ('Schirrmann's Nordlicht') is a Dawn Redwood variety with variegated leaves and a dwarf globose habit. Trees produce large quantities of short, upright branches that form a dense mound with a mature size of 4-5 feet tall and a similar width.

The Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) is native to China and is one of the three surviving species of Redwood Trees, the other two (which we also sell) being native to California. All three Redwood species are considered endangered, but the Dawn Redwood was actually originally discovered only in the fossil record. In 1944, just a few surviving trees were found in China and were quickly propagated from. New trees have been planted around the world to hopefully prevent the extinction of this amazing conifer - you should add one to your landscape to help ensure the continuation of the species!

By: Red Panda Nursery

This Dawn Redwood forms a dense round ball with pretty cream-white needles.

By: Garden World

Dwarf Dawn Redwood a colorful foliage on a small scale. Its compact form and variable deciduous foliage makes a nice color spot in any garden. Sun exposure will determine colors. In settings with full sun, yellow hues will dominate, while is a shadier area, the variegation will be creamier. As winter approaches, the foliage will turn a nice russet brown before being shed. In spite of it all, the waxy, fine, ferny foliage makes for quite the impression in the garden. Prefers organic rich well-drained soil. Sometimes sold as 'North Lights'

By: Kigi Nursery

Known in Europe as 'Schirrmann's Nordlicht'. A delightful dwarf deciduous conifer originating as a witch's broom mutation on M.g. 'White Spot'. Forms a dense round ball with pretty cream-white needles. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. Photo courtesy of Talon Buchholz. This is a 1yr graft growing in a quart size pot. The tree you will receive will be 8-12 inches tall.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

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Gardening facts about Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Schirrmann's Nordlicht' plant

How to Grow Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Schirrmann's Nordlicht'

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

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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