Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides)

The Dawn Redwood, a true living fossil, is a deciduous conifer that brings a touch of ancient beauty to any landscape. With its elegant, pyramidal form and soft, feathery foliage, this majestic tree is both a striking ornamental feature and a testament to nature’s enduring resilience. Ideal for parks, gardens, and large estates, the Dawn Redwood thrives in a variety of soil types and conditions, making it a versatile choice for those seeking to create a tranquil, timeless environment.

Origin and History:
Once believed extinct and known only from fossils, the Dawn Redwood was rediscovered in China in the 1940s, sparking international interest and conservation efforts. This prehistoric tree, dating back over 50 million years, has since been successfully cultivated across the globe, symbolizing a remarkable botanical revival. The species is closely related to the Giant Sequoia and Coast Redwood, yet it stands out with its unique seasonal color changes and delicate, needle-like leaves.

Growth and Characteristics:
The Dawn Redwood is renowned for its fast growth, capable of reaching heights of up to 35 meters within a few decades under optimal conditions. In spring and summer, its light green leaves form a lush, dense canopy, providing ample shade. As autumn approaches, the foliage turns a warm, coppery-brown before shedding, creating a stunning seasonal display. Its deeply furrowed, reddish-brown bark adds texture and visual interest throughout the year.

Tree Attributes

• Planting Time: Suitable for year-round planting
• Soil Type: Adapts well to a variety of soils, from well-drained loam to moist, waterlogged areas
• Sun Requirements: Thrives in full sun
• Fast-Growing Beauty: The Dawn Redwood is known for its rapid growth, capable of reaching impressive heights while displaying lush green foliage that turns a warm coppery-brown in the fall.
• Resilient and Hardy: Adapted to thrive in various climates, with strong root systems that ensure stability and long-term health.
• Versatile for Various Projects: Perfect for gardens, estates, avenues, or as a stunning focal point in landscaping designs.
• Maintenance: Minimal pruning is needed, but occasional trimming of dead or damaged branches will help maintain a neat and healthy appearance.

Our trees are planted, grown and cared for on site. This means, once the seeds are delivered to us we plant them, establish them in our polytunnels and then harden them off. The trees you are delivered have been with us since seed and we look after them until the moment they leave.

Every tree is handpicked and packaged with the utmost care and attention to ensure your trees are delivered fighting fit to help against climate change. 

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All postage and packaging charges for products delivered to the Mainland UK are included within the price. Additional charges apply for Northern Ireland, The Highlands & Scottish Isles, The Channel Islands, Scilly Isles & Isle of Man when ordering more than 8 trees.

As a guide, orders for 8 plants or more will be sent via a courier, 8 plants or fewer will be sent by Royal Mail.

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Your happiness is our business and that is why we individually check every single tree that we send out. If you have a concern about your tree, please get in touch with us within 7 days so that we can diagnose the issue. Very rarely, we might ask you to send the tree back to us in secure packaging to help us identify the issue but often we can identify the issue with photographs.

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