Tags: Conifer.
Metasequoia (dawn redwood) is a fast-growing deciduous tree and the sole living species Metasequoia glyptostroboides is one of three species of conifers known as redwoods. It is native to the Sichuan–Hubei region of China. Although the least tall of the redwoods it grows to at least 200 feet (60 meters) in height. Local villagers refer to the original tree from which most others derive as Shui-sa or water fir which is part of a local shrine.
