conifer tree

Does anyone know what this tree is and how tall it is likely to grow? It is deciduous.

 

It`s a Larch ( Larix ) and will eventually reach about 100ft. That will take 30 plus years though.:gnthb:

 

I think its dawn redwood.
Metasequoia glyptostroboides.

Love that name.:D

 

Don`t worry Pete, you can get cream for that now.:gnthb::gnthb::rotfl:

 

But a £7plus a time I think I'll carry on with the horse liniment :D

 

100 ft!!!! Eek! I'd better have a word with next door's then. It takes the evening sun off my garden as it is. :(

 

I managed to contact the people who used to live at the house - and yes, it is a Dawn Redwood. I'd better see how the present owners feel about topping it. Thanks folks.

 

Its fast growing.
I had a seed grown plant in my front garden for a few years.
After it reached about 15ft I topped it every year, but it would regrow very quickly.
I eventually gave in and cut it off at ground level, no re shoots, or suckers.

As Shiney says its a very nice tree,............ in the right place.