Conifers
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Dawn redwood Ht 30-40m
Large tree / Deciduous / Tolerates wet sites / Attractive autumn colours - brown / Attractive flowers or catkins / Attractive berries fruits or cone / Timber / Erosion control / Forestry species / Cold hardy (H4) (-10 to -5C)
China. Conical, deciduous. Long fossil history. Found growing in NW Hupeh in 1941. New seed import brings wider genetic base to NZ. Cypress-like timber is light, strong and durable. Prefers damp sites, deep rooted shade tree for streamsides.
Taxodium distichum
Swamp cypress Ht 25-35m
Large tree / Deciduous / Tolerates wet sites / Attractive autumn colours - brown / Attractive flowers or catkins / Attractive berries fruits or cone / Timber / Cold hardy (H4) (-10 to -5C)
S E & Central USA. Narrowly columnar, deciduous. Soft green foliage turns rich brown in late Autumn. Swamp tolerant but thrives on well drained soils. Timber similar to cypress. Utilise your really wet sites.