| Common Name: |
Ogon Dawn Redwood |
| Scientific Name: |
Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Ogon' |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Water Fir |
| Category: |
Tree |
| Habit: |
Deciduous, coniferous |
| Form: |
Conical shape |
| Bloom Color: |
Non-flowering |
| Fruit Description: |
Trees are monoecious, producing oval, light brown female cones (3/4? long) and pendant globose male cones (1/2? long). |
| Foliage Description: |
Linear, feathery, fern-like foliage that is soft to the touch. Foliage emerges light green in spring, matures to deep green in summer and turns red-bronze in fall |
| Trunk Description: |
As the tree matures, the trunk broadens at the base and develops attractive and sometimes elaborate fluting. Bark on mature trees is often deeply fissured |
| Height of Plant: |
70-100 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
15-25 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 4-8 |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sum |
| Water Usage: |
Medium to wet |
| Soil Type: |
Moist, humusy, well-drained soils |
| Native Range: |
Central and western China |
| Maintenance: |
Low |