Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Chubby'
Metasequoia Chubby
One of few deciduous conifers, 'Chubby' is a variety that stays small. After 10 years this slow-growing conifer reaches a height of about 3 m. It produces large sturdy branches, forming a pyramid. The adult foliage of Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Chubby' is bright green while the young shoots have a striking blue glow. 'Chubby' is fully hardy.
Contributed by @buzz40
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Metasequoia Chubby
Latin name
Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Chubby'
type
Deciduous trees or shrubs
family
Cupressaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
1.50 M
3.00 M
Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Chubby'
One of few deciduous conifers, 'Chubby' is a variety that stays small. After 10 years this slow-growing conifer reaches a height of about 3 m. It produces large sturdy branches, forming a pyramid. The adult foliage of Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Chubby' is bright green while the young shoots have a striking blue glow. 'Chubby' is fully hardy.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Plant in partial sun or partial shade in a moist but well drained soil. If your soil is poor, mix 50% of the original soil with 50% high quality compost, fill in the hole and firm around gently. Make sure not to bank the soil up around the collar of the tree as this can cause problems. If you’re planting in dry weather, water well and regularly for the first few months.
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