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Specific epithet means resembling the genus Glyptostrobus. It is included in an evolving list of plants carefully researched and chosen. This plant will provide nectar and pollen for bees and the many other types of pollinating insects. Genus name comes from the Greek words metra meaning with, after, sharing, or changed in nature and Sequoia to which it is related and to which fossil specimens were first referred. The RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) helps gardeners choose the best plants for their garden. The twigs, needles and cone scales are in opposite pairs. Trees are monoecious, producing oval, light brown female cones (3/4” long) and pendant globose male cones (1/2” long). Foliage emerges light green in spring, matures to deep green in summer and turns red-bronze in fall. It features linear, feathery, fern-like foliage that is soft to the touch.

Bark on mature trees is often deeply fissured. As the tree matures, the trunk broadens at the base and develops attractive and sometimes elaborate fluting. Seedlings grown therefrom were planted in front of the Lehmann Building at MBG in 1952 where they have now developed into large mature trees (70’+ tall).

Seeds collected from the original site were made available to the Missouri Botanical Garden in 1947. However, it was not until 1941 that it was first discovered growing in the wild near the town of Modaoqi, China by Chinese forester, T. From fossil records, dawn redwood is known to have existed as many as 50,000,000 years ago. It is related to and closely resembles bald cypress ( Taxodium) and redwood ( Sequoia). As a guide, water about 1' of water every week.Metasequoia glyptostroboides, commonly called dawn redwood, is a deciduous, coniferous tree that grows in a conical shape to 100’ tall. Although the shortest of the redwoods, it grows to at least 165 feet. The living species Metasequoia glyptostroboides is native to Lichuan county in Hubei province, China. Believed to have come from irradiated seed. Plant first found in Japan, and known under the name 'Ogon'. Metasequoia, or dawn redwoods, is a genus of fast-growing deciduous trees, one of three species of conifers known as redwoods. Leaves yellow on opposite attached stems. Although for the first few months after planting, even more frequent watering may be necessary. For the software, see Metasequoia (software). It is related to and closely resembles bald cypress ( Taxodium) and redwood ( Sequoia ). This normally means watering once a week, (when it hasn't rained). Metasequoia glyptostroboides, commonly called dawn redwood, is a deciduous, coniferous tree that grows in a conical shape to 100’ tall.

Regular watering is essential, as a moist open position is conductive to a healthy growth pattern.

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The stocks in the UK are being steadily built up through two primary methods of propagation, either by grafting or from cuttings, both of which have proved successful.Īlthough 'Gold Rush' appears to grow well in full sun, like many gold foliage plants it will probably benefit from partial shade. Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Gold Rush' is now available from a number of nurseries in Europe and regularly exported to the Far East and the United States. It was previously known as 'Golden Ogi' or 'Golden Mantle' in its native Japan, its name changed in around 1993, when Dutch horticulturist, Peter Zweinburg of Boskoop, The Netherlands obtained it and brought it into Europe for distribution under the new name of 'Gold Rush'. Originally raised in Japan, 'Gold Rush' is a beautiful new deciduous conifer that is easily identifiable by its bright gold feathery foliage. It was first reported by PLANTS at Chelsea Flower Show. Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Ogon' (Gold Rush) is a striking new addition to the extensive range of conifers supplied by specialist dwarf conifer grower, Lincluden Nursery of Bisley, Surrey, England.

Additions to the International Conifer Register.

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