Metasequoia glyptostroboides (Chinese swamp cypress) is well-suited for planting along green belts or in parks where the tree can reach its full height. It can eventually grow to a height of 20 to 25 meters. The species looks particularly striking along the relatively narrow streets in the water-rich polder in Boskoop; see the photos.
It is a beautiful conifer with a lovely fresh green color; in the fall, it develops orange-brown to red autumn foliage. Unlike the Taxodium, its soft needles grow opposite each other. In (late) summer, egg-shaped to spherical cones appear, with a diameter of about 15 to 20 mm and a green to reddish-brown color. The tree is easily recognizable by its strikingly straight trunk and elongated pyramidal crown shape.
It is worth noting that a number of living specimens were not rediscovered until the period 1941–1943 during expeditions in China. At that time, only ancient fossil remains of the tree were known.
Location of photos: Helvoirt, Vught, Boskoop, and our tree nursery
| Available in: | Root ball, Bare root |
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| Application: | Large Gardens, Squares and Parks, Solitary Trees, Streets |
| Growing conditions: | (Partial) shade, Dry (sandy) soil, Normal soil, Tolerates some compaction, Moist (clay) soil, Wind-resistant, Sunny |
| Adult height: | First size trees 12+ m |
| Soil: | Withstands compaction, retains moisture, and is well-drained |
| Fruits: | egg-shaped to spherical cones measuring approximately 15–20 mm, green to reddish brown |
| Applications: | avenues, parks, streets, gardens, and green spaces |
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