Dawn Redwood

Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Dawn Redwoods are ancient trees that were thought to be extinct until they were rediscovered. They have soft, feathery leaves and can grow very tall, reaching for the sky.

Hábitat: Forest

Aspecto

The Dawn Redwood has soft, feathery, bright green needles that turn fiery orange-bronze in autumn before shedding. Its reddish-brown, often fluted trunk adds to its distinctive prehistoric look, making it easily recognized among conifers.

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Dawn Redwood

Categoría

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Rareza

Rare

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

All Dawn Redwoods alive today descend from just a few ancient trees!

Its bark feels incredibly soft and spongy to the touch, unlike most trees!

This tree is the only remaining species in its entire ancient family!

Thought extinct for millions of years, it was found alive in China in 1941!

Habilidades especiales

Dawn Redwood can develop a wide, buttressed trunk base that helps it stand firm in wet, even waterlogged, soils.

Dawn Redwood has an exceptionally fast growth rate, helping it quickly grow tall to reach sunlight in competitive environments.

Dawn Redwood has soft needles that turn a stunning fiery orange before falling, helping it adapt to cold winter conditions.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 30-50 m
Canopy Spread: 7-15 m
Comestible: No
Trunk Diameter: 100-250 cm
Esperanza de vida: 400-600 años
Fruit Type: Cone
Growth Rate: Rápido
Leaf Type: Deciduous

Conexiones ecológicas

symbiotic with

Yellow Stainer Fungus

Rhizopogon luteolus

Helps roots absorb vital nutrients.

shelters

Downy Woodpecker

Picoides pubescens

Creates cavities for nesting and foraging.

depends on

Monk's Hood Lichen

Hypogymnia physodes

Grows on its bark for support and light.

Rasgos

Caducifolio

Las plantas caducifolias pierden periódicamente todas sus hojas, por lo general durante el otoño o las estaciones secas.

Conífero

Las plantas coníferas suelen ser de hoja perenne, con agujas o escamas y conos reproductivos.

Colores otoñales

Los colores otoñales se refieren al cambio estacional en la pigmentación del follaje, principalmente en plantas de hoja caduca, mostrando tonos vibrantes.