Metasequoia glyptostroboides. Bonsai 12 years. Dawn redwood.
Metasequoia glyptostroboides. Bonsai 12 years. Dawn redwood. These are trees that, by nature, must be placed outside, ideal for balconies, gardens and terraces. Deciduous tree with reddish bark. Leaves ending in point, alternate, linear and arranged in two rows, pale green – yellow male flowers forming long panicles.
Leaf type: deciduous
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Metasequoia glyptostroboides. Bonsai 12 years. Dawn redwood. These are trees that, by nature, must be placed outside, ideal for balconies, gardens and terraces. Deciduous tree with reddish bark. Leaves ending in point, alternate, linear and arranged in two rows, pale green – yellow male flowers forming long panicles.
Location: The genus Metasequoia has only one living species, Metasequoia Glyptostroboides, but there are other as fossils that were found in many areas of the northern hemisphere, from Axel Heiberg Island (North of Canada) to the West located at Badlands of North Dakota in the US.
Watering: Abundant, especially in summer. Reduce watering when the tree has lost its leaves; tolerates some degree of water saturation of the substrate.
Curiosities: In the outside all year. Protect against extreme frosts in winter.
Dimensions in centimetres approx. (width x depth x height): 52 x 50 x 50
Note: The shape and measurements of the bonsais are approximate. The pot is included on the dimensions. The colour and shape of the pot may vary from that of the photo. A bonsai is a living being, so the vegetative state of the plant changes according to the season. The images that appear are non-binding illustrative pictures.
Data sheet
- Genus
- Metasequoia
- Habitat
- Outdoor
- Leaf type
- deciduous
- Bonsai pot dimensions (approx.)
- From 23 to 28 cm
- Level of care
- Easy
Family
Taxidiaceae
Fertilisation
Spring and autumn, reduce the dose in the summer.
Transplant
Every 2-3 years in early spring.
Substrate
Terrabonsai 100%, or mixed with Akadama.
Pruning
From October to March, when the plant has no leaves. Cut the buds coming out at the base of the trunk.
Pinching
Throughout the growing season. The tender buds intersect generally with fingers, before they harden.
Wiring
Between the spring and summer. Remove ligatures when the shell begins to be affected. Do not wire recently re-potted trees (Wait 4 months of vegetative growth).
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