- Family :
- Taxodiaceae
- Origin :
- Exotic
- Hardiness :
- 5b
- Exposition :
- Sun and partial shade
- Height at maturity :
- 8 m
- Spread at maturity :
- 6 m
- Spacing requirement from power lines :
- 3,5 m
- Crown shape :
- Conical
- Roots :
- Superficial
- Growth rate :
- Slow
- Soil and moisture :
- Moist, deep, well-drained soil
- Tolerance to road salts :
- Low
- Tolerance to pollution :
- Low
- Tolerance to salt spray :
- Low
- Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
- Few pathological problems: diplodian canker, burning of the extremities; Few entomological problems: shoot weevil, mealy bugs
- Special comments :
- It is the only living species of the Metasequoia genus. If the species only dates back to the Pliocene (like many current plant species) the genus dates back at least to the Jurassic. As such it is considered a panchronic form, that is to say a relic of a genre that was once very widespread and has now almost disappeared
- Photo sources :
- https://www.jardin2m.com/vegetaux/fiche/15189/coniferes/metasequoia-glyptostroboides-metasequoia/ ; https://arbres.hydroquebec.com/fiche-arbre-arbuste/4989
