Scientific name: Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Date collected: 4/18/2011
Location collected: UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Gardens
Habitat: The Dawn Redwood was near the man-made "river" and was near other tall trees that dominated the area.
Nativity: The Dawn Redwood is native in China and was introduced into the United States. This tree grows well in moist, well-drained, and slightly acidic soil.
Special notes: The Dawn Redwood is one of the rare deciduous conifers. It can grow up to 150 feet tall and have a trunk with a 8 feet diameter. The color of its trunk is reddish-brown and its leaves are needle-like.Resources:
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