dawn redwood
Metasequoia glyptostroboides Hu & W.C.Cheng
Metasequoia glyptostroboides, the dawn redwood, is a deciduous conifer in the Cupressaceae family. It is the only living species in the genus Metasequoia. This species is found in the wild in wet lower slopes and montane river valleys in Hubei, Hunan, and Chongqing, China. It can reach heights of up to 51 meters (167 ft).
Description
The dawn redwood is a fast-growing, endangered tree species. It is part of the subfamily Sequoioideae and is known for its deciduous nature, a rare trait among conifers. While it is native to south-central China, it has been cultivated in various regions globally, including parts of Europe, North America, and Asia. The species was formally described in 1948 by Hu & W.C. Cheng.
Other common names
dawn redwooddawn-redwood
Distribution
ZA · IE · Belgium · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · MX · AM · BR · NO · DK · TW · Global · SE · SK · conterminous 48 United States · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · China South-Central · China Southeast
Synonyms
Metasequoia neopangaeaMetasequoia honshuenensisMetasequoia glyptostroboides var. caespitosaSequoia glyptostroboidesMetasequoia glyptostroboides subsp. neopangaeaMetasequoia glyptostroboides subsp. caespitosa