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Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides)

Form: Pyramidal, conical, with single straight trunk in early age.
Mature Height: 70′ to 100′
Mature Spread: 25′
Use: Interesting specimen street tree. Deciduous conifer
Notable Characteristics: Fast grower, Reddish brown bark, fine leaf, Orange brown fall foliage
Limitations: Prefers full sun. Sometimes damaged by early frosts.
Where can I find this tree in Glen Ridge? Dawn Redwood was not identified on the 2013 tree inventory.