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Metasequoia glyptostroboides

DAWN REDWOOD

A truly unique large tree the Metasequoia glyptostroboides was believed to be extinct until 1941 when Chinese forester T. Kan discovered the dawn redwood growing near the Chinese village of Modaoqi, Sichuan-Hubei region. According to the Missouri Botanical Gardens seeds were made available to them in 1947 and planted in 1952, now reaching heights of 70 feet. This only living species of the Metasequoia genus can grow to heights of 200 feet and is related to the coast redwood and giant sequoia. Metasequoia glyptostroboides deciduous and turns an amber red color in fall weather.

Presidio Park patrons often inquire if they are receiving enough water. Chauncy Jerabek did not make note of Metasequoia glyptostroboides in his 1962 plant identification nor was it indicated in his 1969 edition, even though several plants in the area were noted. Therefore, it is assumed that these were planted sometime thereafter, thereby making Presidio Park's specimens no more than 45 years of age.

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