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Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Sheridan Spire'
Common name:
Sheridan Spire dawn redwood
Family:
Cupressaceae (cypress family)
Distribution:
Species native to c. China
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5
Life form:
Deciduous tree
Comments:
A fast-growing, large deciduous conifer tree up to 80' tall or more at maturity. Reputedly more upright in shape than is typical for the species. Reddish brown, exfoliating bark and feathery foliage. Perfect for large areas and makes an effective screen.
Links:
American Conifer Society Database
•
RHS Horticultural Database
Locations
1:
AZA: AZ15
(AZ15)
• Accession: D1997-0131.004 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
2:
CON: CK11
(CK11)
• Accession: D1997-0131.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
3:
PER: CK21
(CK21)
• Accession: D1997-0131.003 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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