Metasequoia glyptostroboides ~ Dawn Redwood irregular Ilex verticillata Sparkleberry 2zz

Ilex verticillata Sparkleberry 2zz

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Annual pruning often required due to short life of stems- prune immediately after flowering

Best bloom in part sun and rich

produces inky blue-black berries that can persist well into winter

Metasequoia glyptostroboides ~ Dawn Redwood irregular Ilex verticillata Sparkleberry 2zzMetasequoia glyptostroboides, is a deciduous conifer tree that is native to China. Here's some information about Dawn Redwood: Appearance: Dawn Redwood is a tall and majestic tree that can reach heights of up to 100 feet (30 meters) or more. It has a pyramidal shape when young, but as it matures, it develops a more conical or columnar form. The leaves are feathery and needle like, arranged in opposite pairs along the branches. In the fall, the foliage