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Taxon
Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Bonsai'
Common name:
Bonsai dawn redwood
Family:
Cupressaceae (cypress family)
Distribution:
Species native to c. China
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5
Life form:
Deciduous tree
Comments:
This is a dwarf selection of an unusual deciduous conifer found in China in 1945, previously thought to have been extinct. Grows quite slowly in an upright, mounded habit. Foliage is rich green, flat needles. Nice specimen or among other conifers for contrast. Fall color is bronze-yellow.
Links:
American Conifer Society Database
Locations
1:
SEC: AU27
(AU27)
• Accession: D2013-0051.001 • Origin: China • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
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