{"product_id":"nasiona-metasekwoi-chinskiej-metasequoia-glyptostroboides","title":"Chinese Dawn Redwood Seeds - Metasequoia Glyptostroboides","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eMetasequoia glyptostroboides\u003c\/strong\u003e - Chinese Dawn Redwood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eChinese dawn redwood\u003c\/strong\u003e is a unique, fast-growing coniferous tree with deciduous characteristics, belonging to the cypress family. Considered a \u003cstrong\u003e“living fossil\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, it dates back to the Mesozoic era when it dominated the Northern Hemisphere. Today, its natural habitats are limited to the moist valleys of central China, where it grows in shaded mountain forests at altitudes of \u003cstrong\u003e750–1500 m above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e. The species was rediscovered in the 1940s, and by 1948 the first specimens grown from seed had reached Europe and North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eGrowth and Form Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIn natural conditions, \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003edawn redwood\u003c\/strong\u003e can reach up to \u003cstrong\u003e50 meters in height\u003c\/strong\u003e, although in cultivation it usually grows to 30–35 meters, and after 10 years it can already be about 7 meters tall. It has an upright trunk, often with a characteristic swelling at the base and distinctive indentations at the branch bases. The crown is narrow and conical, with loosely arranged branches that initially grow low to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe roots of the dawn redwood spread widely just below the soil surface, which should be considered when planning the planting site. Its rapid growth and straight trunk give the tree an impressive silhouette after just a few years of cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eDistinctive Features of Leaves and Cones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eMetasequoia glyptostroboides\u003c\/strong\u003e is distinguished by soft, delicate needles that resemble leaves and are arranged in two rows on short shoots. In spring and summer, they are fresh green, turning spectacular shades in autumn—from yellow to ruby red. They are shed along with seasonal shoots at the first frosts, giving the tree a \u003cstrong\u003eunique life cycle among conifers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eFlowers appear in May and are dioecious but found on the same individual. Small green cones mature in the first autumn and contain flattened, winged seeds that enable natural species dispersal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eCultivation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe plant adapts well to \u003cstrong\u003etemperate climate\u003c\/strong\u003e conditions—tolerating USDA zones 5 to 9, which means it can be grown throughout Central Europe and parts of Southern Europe. However, it requires a \u003cstrong\u003esunny or lightly shaded location\u003c\/strong\u003e and fertile, consistently moist soil—thriving best near water bodies or in soils with good moisture retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eDawn redwood tolerates urban pollution well and is frost-resistant, although young specimens may be vulnerable to damage during harsh winters in \u003cstrong\u003ecolder regions of Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eOrnamental and Practical Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eChinese dawn redwood\u003c\/strong\u003e is a plant with a fascinating history and high decorative value, bringing an exotic touch and seasonal variation to the garden. Due to its fast growth, straight trunk, and attractive shape, it is used as an ornamental tree in parks and large gardens. It works excellently as a \u003cstrong\u003esolitary specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e or as part of larger landscape plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eMetasequoia\u003c\/strong\u003e is also very popular for \u003cstrong\u003ebonsai cultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e—it responds well to shaping, and even young specimens look very impressive. Its wood is valued for durability, rot resistance, and reddish color that darkens in light. Thanks to easy propagation by cuttings, the species is available in nurseries and increasingly found in private collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"5","offer_id":52507612774728,"sku":"C862-8957D-1","price":5.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":52507612807496,"sku":"C862-8957D-2","price":10.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":52507612840264,"sku":"C862-8957D-3","price":47.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":52507612873032,"sku":"C862-8957D-4","price":85.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/2238.jpg?v=1770321452","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-metasekwoi-chinskiej-metasequoia-glyptostroboides","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}