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Genus: Metasequoia Species: glyptostroboides Common Name: Dawn Redwood Family: Cupressaceae + Taxodiaceae Order: Coniferales Native: China Habit: Tree Height: 80 to 100 feet Width: 20 to 30 feet Propagation: Seed or stem cutting Zone: 4-8 Note: This deciduous plant is suitable for large space landscaping or as a specimen tree. The foliage is soft to the touch and appears light green in the Spring. This foliage turn dark green during summer months and brownish during the Fall season. Dawn Redwood has existed from 50 million years. Prefers sunny, moist, well-drained, sandy-loam, rich soil.