School of Horticulture
Plant Database
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Scientific Name: | Metasequoia glyptostroboides |
Pronunciation: | met-uh-sih-KWOY-uh glip-toe-stroe-boe-EYE-deez |
Common Name: | dawn redwood |
Family Name: | Cupressaceae |
Plant Type: | Conifer, Tree - deciduous |
Key ID Features: | Deciduous conifer; leaves yew-like (soft flat needles), 1-3 cm long. Winter ID: buds small, yellowish, opposite; bark is shaggy; trunk has depressions or an 'armpit' below branch attachments. |
Course(s): | HORT 1155, Level 3 Apprenticeship, CLT Training |
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Propagation: | Seed, Hardwood cuttings |
Plant Care: | |
Maintenance: | Low maintenance plant |
Pest Susceptibility: | Pest resistant, Disease resistant, Deer resistant |
Location(s): (CGW) Community Garden West (ONE) Overpass North side East : 512 (ONW) Overpass North side West (SQC) SeQuoiadendron Courtyard : 267, 268 Location Map |