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Also Known As

  • Silhouette Dawn Redwood

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 15'-20'
  • W: 8'-10'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Silhouette' plant details

Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Silhouette' is a fast-growing deciduous conifer tree with green, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Silhouette'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, pyramidal

GROWING CONDITIONS for Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Silhouette'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Deciduous. A variegated form with cream-white variegation on light green.
Its wonderful creamy-white variegation has given this small (to 8't x 3'w) upright deciduous conifer the reputation as one of the very best dawn redwoods available. S-PSh/M/GDr
Deciduous conifer new to the nursery trade from Holland. Green needles have a creamy white variegation. Growth Rate fast

Gardening facts about Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Silhouette' plant

How to Grow Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Silhouette'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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