Metasequoia is a deciduous tree. Its origin is China. It has a very long history and is one of the plants left over from ancient times. It has the reputation of "living fossil", so the state attaches great importance to the protection of Metasequoia.
Metasequoia glyptostroboides likes sunny growing environment and can tolerate cold weather. Whether it is a high temperature of 40 degrees Celsius or a low temperature of MINUS 30 degrees Celsius, it can't be knocked down, but its only disadvantage is that it can't tolerate shade and drought. Once it grows in a dark and dry place for a long time, it will affect the growth of trees.
Its adaptability is very long, and it can basically survive on the ground, but if conditions permit, it can be planted in deep and fertile acidic soil, which can help it grow better; Its water is also very good, even if it grows in shallow water.
Pruning of Metasequoia glyptostroboides
1. Seedbed pruning: Cutting propagation seedlings of Metasequoia glyptostroboides are generally dense, mainly with high growth. Pay attention to keep the plant straight and generally do not trim it.
2. Cultivation and shaping of big seedlings: In the process of cultivation in Miao Di, the height under branches should be kept well year by year, and the lowest branch 1-2 discs should be pruned every year according to the growth potential and overall growth balance of seedlings until there is a suitable height under branches. It is also necessary to timely sort out branches that are too dense, pests and diseases, overlapping branches, internal branches and branches that disturb the tree body.
3. Transplanting and pruning from the nursery: When transplanting or leaving the nursery, the formed seedlings should be brought with mud balls. Generally, the methods of thinning and cutting are adopted. Cut off pests and diseases, overlapping branches, internal branches and branches that disturb trees. Seedlings below 3cm in diameter at breast height need not use soil balls, and attention should be paid to protecting the integrity of the root disk when transplanting bare roots. The amount of pruning can be increased appropriately, but the top must be protected.