Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Matthaei Broom' (Matthaei Broom Dawn Redwood)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cupressaceae (Taxodiaceae) |
| Genus | Metasequoia |
| Species | glyptostroboides |
| Cultivar | 'Matthaei Broom' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4 - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 - (-23) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 - (-10) |
| Height | 45 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Excellent as a specimen or rock garden plant. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun, in a damp soil within reach of water, or in shallow standing water. Warm summers are needed for good growth, and basal branches should be pruned in order to decrease irregularities in the trunk. |
| Pests | No serious pest or disease problems. |
| Notable Specimens | Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
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