Dawn, Redwood Seed
Dawn Redwood Seed
- Ancient living fossil once known only from rock, with soft ferny needles
- Needles turn russet and bronze in fall before dropping for winter
- Fast-growing pyramid with a fluted reddish trunk, also prized for forest-style bonsai
- Easy to grow from seeds, with no pretreatment required
Key Attributes
About Dawn, Redwood Seed
Once known only from ancient rock until living trees were found in China, this fast-growing deciduous conifer is a true living fossil. Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) forms a stately pyramid of soft, ferny needles that turn russet and bronze in fall before dropping. Its reddish, fluted trunk adds winter interest, and it grows happily in wet soil, making it a dramatic shade or specimen tree for large lawns, parks and pond edges.
Growing details
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Planting
Watering
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Tips
Pests & Diseases
Few disease problems once established. Damping off can affect seedlings, so use a sterile mix and avoid overwatering. Canker is occasional on stressed trees.
Largely pest free. Japanese beetles and spider mites occasionally feed on foliage in hot summers.
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