Metasequoia glyptostroboides is a fast-growing, endangered deciduous, coniferous tree that reaches 30 to 45 m. It is native to Sichuan (Szechuan, Szechwan), China and was only introduced in 1948. The trunk forms a distinctive "armpit" under each branch. Metasequoia glyptostroboides is related to and very similar to the bald cypress (Taxodium) and redwood (Sequoia). Dawn redwood has proved an easy tree to grow in temperate regions. In Spring, the foliage is light green, it turns to deep green in summer, to yellow and red-bronze in fall. Metasequoia glyptostroboides is a very popular ornamental landscape or city tree. Dawn Redwood has been found to be very tolerant of urban pollution and seems to thrive best in almost rainforest conditions. However, Metasequoia glyptostroboides is threatened in its natural range by logging. Metasequoia glyptostroboides shouldn?t be in soils with a high pH. The tree requires little if any pruning to maintain the pyramidal form because of its neat, shapely habit. Metasequoia glyptostroboides grows in a perfect pyramid and was known from fossils before living plants were discovered in China. Hardiness Zone: 4-8