A tree that, like the species, can easily reach over 20 m, but which has a distinctly narrower pyramidal crown. The bark is reddish brown and fibrous and peels off in long strips. The straight, vertical trunk has regular branching. Older branches are virtually horizontal and relatively short. The compound needles stand on short and long shoots and are opposed, unlike Taxodium. Metasequoia is a healthy tree which is reflected in the bright green foliage. In autumn it turns deep orange-brown before falling off with the short shoots. Its deep rooting makes the tree very wind resistant and it tolerates a lot of moisture. Mainly grows on lighter soils.
Clear stem coniferClear stem treefeathered treeMulti-stem treeSpecimen coniferacid soilloamy soilpeaty soilsandy soiltolerates pavingresistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)suitable for wet soilcan withstand windnarrow conical1st size , taller than 12 metreshalf-open crowngreenyellowgreenearly sproutfast growingall speciesAttractive autumn colournon-toxic (usually)Tree for the future
Frequently asked questions
Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Sheridan Spire'
Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Sheridan Spire' can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Sheridan Spire' is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The leaves of Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Sheridan Spire' turn orange in autumn.
The right time to plant Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Sheridan Spire' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Sheridan Spire' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.
Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Sheridan Spire' blooms in may.