About
A large, deciduous conifer of narrowly conical outline when young, which can reach up to 20m in height given the right conditions, with soft, flat needles that are bright yellow when young, becoming greenish-yellow with age and turning dull yellow to buff in autumn.
About the genus
Metasequoia is a large deciduous tree with reddish-brown fibrous bark and soft, pale green linear leaves arranged in two ranks on the shoots, colouring beautifully in autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, North-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeBogs, Conifers, Trees
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained soil. Tolerant of waterlogged soils. Excellent specimen tree grows quickly to considerable height. See conifer cultivation
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed, hardwood or semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus