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Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Golden Guusje'

Also Known As

  • Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Kools Gold'
  • Dawn Redwood

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 12'-15'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Golden Guusje' plant details

Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Golden Guusje' is a slow-growing deciduous conifer shrub or tree with gold foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 'Golden Guusje'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Golden Guusje'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This great deciduous conifer has golden needles all summer. The tree is narrow and will be tall in time. Very hardy. M. glyptostroboides 'Kools Gold' will hold the color all summer and turn a beautiful golden yellow in fall. From the Kools Nursery in Holland.
A vigorous Dawn Redwood with an upright narrow crown. Spring and summer foliage is deep gold, and it takes full sun if provided with adequate moisture. Considered an improvement over the well-known Metasequoia g. 'Gold Rush'. From the Kools Nursery in Deurne, Holland. Known in Europe as 'Golden Guusje'.

Gardening facts about Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Golden Guusje' plant

How to Grow Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Golden Guusje'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Color

    • gold
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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