Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Metasequoia Miki ex Hu [455]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Cupressaceae

family_ja: ヒノキ

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description_en: Genus of one species of deciduous, monoecious, coniferous tree from valley forests of C. China. It has 2-ranked, linear leaves that turn gold to red-brown in autumn. The shoots, leaves, and cone scales grow in opposite pairs. Tolerant of waterlogged soils, it is an excellent specimen tree, growing quickly to a considerable height.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in a seedbed in autumn. Root hardwood cuttings in winter or semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in midsummer.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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comment: C.China

comment_ja: アケボノスギ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-05-04 14:05

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