Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Metasequoia glyptostroboides is a fast-growing tree that can reach 35 meters in height!

The plant is considered a living fossil because it occurred during the Mesozoic Era.

The leaves are very soft, prickless, and green at leafing time. In autumn, they turn various colors.

The cones are oval, up to 2.5 cm long.

Metasequoia glyptostroboides can be pruned and shaped in various ways, making it suitable for a shaped hedge or as a bonsai plant.

The plant prefers fertile, moist soil and prefers sunny or partly sunny locations. It is completely frost-hardy.