About
A deciduous conifer with a narrow, conical habit and with slightly weeping branches. Its soft green foliage is spotted with white and turns brownish-pink and yellow before falling 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, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectNorth-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeConifers, Trees
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height8-12 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; tolerant of waterlogged soils. See conifer cultivation
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by hardwood or semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus