Description
A monoecious,deciduous tree to 35-50m, native to C China:Hubei(Lichuan,Zhonglu),Hunan(Longshan,Sangzhi), Ssichuan(Shizhu),where it grows along rivers.Most of the trees are confined to the Shui-sha-ba(Shui Shan)Valley(now the Xiaohe Commune) in Hubei where there is a population of mature trees,estimated at 2,000.The crown is conical,becoming broader with age.The branches are ascending,with long extension shoots and short shoots 10-15cm long with 25-35 alternating pairs of soft needles that twist to lie in previous left and right:Metasequoia glyptostroboides'Golden Oji'.