but prefers nutrient-rich
grey and hairy underneath
It blooms abundantly for several weeks in May and June
It doesn’t have major pest or disease problems
it gets pyramidal form
Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Hamlet's Broom' 1/4 std Clear Stem - 90-120cm, 15lt Other Varieties but prefers nutrient-richMetasequoia glyptostroboides 'Hamlet 's Broom' is a compact form of Dawn Redwood, a prehistoric tree which was thought to be extinct until the middle of 20th century. Its a small, coniferous, dense, deciduous tree of columnar, upright habit, with exfoliating, orange brown bark, and variegated, needle like leaves creamy white in spring, bright green in summer, and golden yellow to amber in autumn. Unusual of conifer, its foliage drops in autumn.