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    Also Known As

    • Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Head Hunter'
    • Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Headhunter'
    • Matthaei Broom Dawn Redwood

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 5'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Matthaei Broom' plant details

    Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Matthaei Broom' is a slow-growing deciduous conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. 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 'Matthaei Broom'

    Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 5 FT tall
    Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, pyramidal, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Matthaei Broom'

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

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ‘Peggy Sue’ is an early to midseason bloomer with frilly pink standards and lighter pink falls tied together with a burnt orange-red beard. A very fragrant and reliable reblooming variety. This bearded iris blooms at 34 inches high. Excellent for vertical

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Deciduous. Originated as a witch's broom at the University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens. It has soft green foliage with compact branches forming a globose shrub which develops a leader as it matures. A fantastic redwood for small gardens. It is

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Gardening facts about Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Matthaei Broom' plant

    How to Grow Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Matthaei Broom'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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