Amber Glow dawn redwood
Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Amber Glow'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate or wet soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Pyramidal
- Soil types
- Clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Amber Glow' dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Amber Glow') is a tree for use as a specimen. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and average to wet, clay soil. It has a pyramidal shape and grows at a rapid rate. Deer rarely make it their first choice. Give it plenty of space to fill out.
Pairs well with Princeton Sentry maidenhair tree, Royal fern, and Blue grama.