Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Matthaei Broom'

An unusual selection, Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Matthaei Broom' is relatively slow growing and suitable for small gardens with congested branches once established with soft, bright green summer leaves.

This is a deciduous conifer and the leaves will fall in autumn after they turn golden yellow or bronze.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Moist, fertile soil. Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Matthaei Broom' particularly enjoys damp or wet sites.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Very slow to slow.
• Habit: Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Matthaei Broom' will grow to be a branching, rounded very small tree in many years.
  • Height: up to 2 - 3 m (6 - 10 ft) in many years
  • Spread: 2 m (6 ft).

• Notes: Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Matthaei Broom' is tolerant of atmospheric pollution and generally grows well in urban areas.