In proliferated seed cones a leafy short shoot replaces the ovules. In most Cupressaceae, the shoot subtending the ovule the so called seed scale can no longer be detected. A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in moist, well-drained or poorly drained soils. In these proliferated Metasequoia seed cones several cone scales carried axillary, leafy short shoots instead of ovules.A single specimen is an imposing sight and groves are effective. A spectacular tree for stream banks or pond edges. The russet-red fall color of its lacy needles, the interesting winter silhouette are some of the outstanding characteristics of Dawn Redwood. Oval, light brown female cones and pendant globose male cones are produced. Reddish on young trees, the bark on mature trees is darker, often deeply fissured, and attractively flared at the base. Delicate flat sprays of narrow, bright green leaves emerge in spring, mature to emerald green in summer, before warming up to rich shades of yellow-brown, pink, apricot and copper in the fall. Unlike most cone-bearing trees, Dawn Redwood loses its foliage each winter. It features an upright, narrowly conical form that enhances many landscapes. A sight to behold, Metasequoia glyptostroboides (Dawn Redwood) is a large deciduous coniferous tree of great beauty.
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