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Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Goldrush'

We're sorry, this plant is currently out of stock! New specimens will be available in summer/autumn 2011. Please email us at sales@bluebellnursery.com or telephone us on (01530) 413700 to order in advance.

Description

Introduced to Britain in 2000, this is a stunning selection of Metasequoia with fantastic, soft golden-yellow foliage all summer. A deciduous tree, the golden leaves turn an attractive orange-bronze colour before falling in autumn.

Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Goldrush' is a little less vigorous then the classic species and grows to be a striking tree with a narrow, upright habit, ideal for gardens or woodland.

Features

• Common name: Golden Dawn Redwood
• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Moist, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Medium sized or eventually large, slender tree with a narrow, conical habit.
• Height: 20 m (65 ft). [6 m (20 ft) after 10 years]
• Spread: 6 m (20 ft). [up to 2.5 m (8 ft) after 10 years]
• Notes: We have found that the Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Goldrush' planted in our gardens has never shown any signs of scorch in a full sun position, despite the delicate seeming golden leaves.
• Supplied Size: 3L containers

Plant Video

Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Goldrush' in our woodland gardens (taken in late September 2010).