Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Cupressaceae

Genus:

Metasequoia

Species:

Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

brown, orange

Native Range

United States: New York, Ohio

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers areas with high humidity and abundant rainfall