Dawn Redwood Chubby

One of the few deciduous conifers, like larch, Metasequoia glyptostroboides Chubby is a compact, rather rare, slow-growing, deciduous tree that stays small; it has a conical habit, fibrous bark and sturdy branches, forming a pyramid. The flat, needle-like leaves emerge with a bluish tint, maturing to bright green, and turning bronze in the autumn before leaf-fall. This tree makes a great accent plant in the landscape. It is very tolerant of air pollution and poorly drained soils.

Site: Sheltered from cold, drying winds
Soil: RELIABLY moist but well-drained, acid to neutral soil
Position: Best in full sun
Season of interest: Spring, summer, autumn
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height:  10’ (3m) Spread: 6’6” (2m)  in 10 years, but it will ultimately grow to 12m x 8m