Metasequoia glyptostroboides Batch No:178104 Often seen as a mop

Often seen as a mop head which gives a more uniform round crown in leaf

The classic English cooking apple

well-drained soil and medium shade

The habit is broadly-columnar and matures to a good 10m (30 feet) but has been seen to reach closer to 15m (50 feet)

Metasequoia glyptostroboides Batch No:178104 Often seen as a mopThis tree was thought to be extinct but was rediscovered in China in 1941 when compared to fossils found in Japan the same year. It has a narrow conical habit with slightly up swept branches; the deciduous leaves are bright green changing to deep golden bronze in autumn. Very lovely ornamental well suited for larger areas. Hardy.