Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Chubby' - established plant in summer

Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Chubby'

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(Dwarf Dawn Redwood) A rare and slow growing selection, Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Chubby' grows to be a small conical tree with bright green summer foliage which turns bronze in the autumn before falling. The young leaves in spring are an attractive blueish-green in colour.

This Metasequoia is much slower growing than most other dawn redwoods and is more suitable for gardens with limited space. Can be grown in a large container.

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Supplied Size:

2 litre pot (3-4 years old, 60-80 cm tall)

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(For any number of plants sent by courier)

Standard: £5.95
Shipped within 2-3 working days
Priority: £15
Shipped ASAP
Click & Collect: free
+5% discount

*Surcharges apply for delivery to Highlands & Islands.

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Position: Full sun or partial shade.
Soil: Moist, fertile soil. Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Chubby' particularly enjoys damp or wet sites.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Rate of Growth: Slow.
Habit: Small tree with a bushy, conical habit.
- Height: 4 - 5 m (13 - 16 ft).
- Spread: 2 - 2.5 m (6 - 8 ft).

How Much Sun: Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size: Tree - Small (4m - 8m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Acid, Soil: Damp/Wet, Soil: Not Fussy, Site: Windy, Soil: Dry/Sandy
Special Features: Autumn Colour, Habit - Architectural, Screening/Hedge, Rare and Unusual

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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