Metasequoia glyptostroboides Gold Rush (Dawn Redwood)

Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Gold Rush' (Dawn Redwood) is a large deciduous coniferous tree of great beauty. It features an upright, narrowly conical form that enhances many landscapes. Unlike most cone-bearing trees, it loses its foliage each winter. Delicate flat sprays of narrow, bright chartreuse yellow leaves emerge in spring, and mature to golden yellow in summer, before turning rich shades of orange-brown in the fall. Reddish on young trees, the bark on mature trees is darker, often deeply fissured, and attractively flared at the base. The glowing fall color of its lacy needles, picturesque bark, and interesting winter silhouette are some outstanding characteristics of this Dawn Redwood. A spectacular tree for stream banks or pond edges. A single specimen is an imposing sight and groves are effective.

• Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
• Grows up to 70-80 ft. tall (21-24 m) and 25-30 ft. wide (8-9 m). A very fast grower, up to 2 ft. per year (60 cm).
• A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in moist, well-drained, or poorly drained soils. Wet and clay soil tolerant.
• Virtually pest and disease free.
• Requires little pruning
• Propagate by seed, hardwood, or semi-hardwood cuttings
• Native to Central China