Dawn Redwood

Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Planted 2008

This is a fast growing, deciduous conifer that can become very large. These trees can be found along the coast in the Redwood National Forest in California. It prefers moist soils that are slightly acidic. It is best used when there is plenty of space as a specimen tree or as a hedge tree.

Dawn Redwood Tree
   
Close up of Dawn Redwood Leaf
   
Close up of Dawn Redwood bark
Height Width Zone Growth Rate Water Use
70-100 ft. 15-25 ft. 4-8 Fast Medium

Leaf

Needles, opposite, linear. Feathery and fern-like with light to dark green colors in the summer turning to a red bronze in the fall.

Fruit

Cones, barrel-like, pendulous. 1" long, and brown. The scales look like puckered lips.

Flower

Cones, globose, 1/2", long, brown.

Advantages

Adapts to many different soil types but does best in well-drained soils. Pest and disease resistant, tolerates pollution.

Disadvantages

Can become up to 25' wide and 100' tall.