Dawn Redwood

Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides)Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) is a fast-growing deciduous conifer known for its towering, pyramidal form and soft, feathery foliage that turns a rich coppery-orange in fall. Thought extinct until its rediscovery in China in the 1940s, this �living fossil� adds stately elegance to large landscapes while offering excellent shade and a strong vertical presence. Despite its ancient lineage, the Dawn Redwood fits beautifully into modern planting designs, thriving in a variety of soils and conditions.Distinctive FeaturesThis tree features finely textured, fern-like needles that emerge bright green in spring, deepen to medium green in summer, and shift to russet tones in autumn. Its bark is reddish-brown and peels in vertical strips, adding winter interest. Mature trees can reach 70 to 100 feet tall and 20 to 30 feet wide, with a uniform, conical silhouette and gracefully upward-arching branches.Growing Conditions Sun Exposure: Full sun Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soils; tolerant of heavy clay and occasional wet feet...