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Buy Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Silhouette'

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.

By: Conifer Kingdom

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

By: Forestfarm

Deciduous conifer new to the nursery trade from Holland. Green needles have a creamy white variegation. Growth Rate fast

By: Garden World

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Photo of Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Silhouette' foliage by Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Conifer Kingdom

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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Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 70'-100'

Width: 15'-25'

sun - mostly shade
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