Metasequoia glypt. 'Goldrush' - 60-80 CM C5

Description
The Dawn redwood 'Gold Rush' (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) is a large tree that grows in a cone shape and usually reaches a height of around 40 metres and a width of around 10 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are golden yellow in colour. They turn a beautiful yellow in autumn. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers humus-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * tolerant of urban climates, tolerant of flooding, can be built over

Leaves
The Dawn redwood 'Gold Rush' is deciduous. Its needles are golden yellow, opposite. Dawn redwood 'Gold Rush' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Longitudinally furrowed bark.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Dawn redwood 'Gold Rush' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cone-shaped.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Fruit
Cones. The young cones have a yellow-green colour.

Use
Screen, park, pond edge, landscape