Gold Rush Dawn Redwood
Botanical Name: Metasequoia g. 'Gold Rush' ('Ogon')
Courtesy of Iseli Nursery
About Gold Rush Dawn Redwood
Deciduous conifer with striking yellow foliage throughout the spring and summer. Foliage turns an attractive orange-brown in fall. This variety tends to be slower growing and a bit smaller than the straight species. Makes a great accent or screening tree.
Plant Details
Common Name:
Gold Rush Dawn Redwood
Leaf Color:
Yellow
Leaf Fall Color
Orange and Brown
Bloom Time:
Apr-May
Sun Exposure:
Likes Sun to Part Sun
Growth Rate:
Medium
Mature Shape:
Pyramidal
Mature Height:
30ft to 50ft
Mature Width:
10ft to 15ft
Attributes:
Tolerates Wet Soils
Deer – low browse