Description

Add a piece of prehistoric charm to your garden with the stunning Dawn Redwood Tree. This unique and captivating deciduous conifer is a true “living fossil,” a species thought to be extinct for millions of years until its rediscovery in the 1940s. It’s a low-maintenance, fast-growing tree that will become a majestic presence in any landscape. Bring a piece of living history home today!

Features

• Features incredibly soft, feathery, bright green foliage during the growing season.
• Provides a breathtaking autumn display, turning a vibrant orange-brown color.
• A deciduous conifer, meaning it drops its needles in winter (just like a maple drops its leaves).
• A fast-growing shade tree, it quickly establishes an impressive, pyramidal shape.
• Extremely low-maintenance; naturally pest and disease resistant.
• Forms a distinctive, fluted, and stately trunk as it matures.

Imagine owning a tree from the time of the dinosaurs. The Dawn Redwood is more than just a tree; it’s a story. Its soft foliage provides a unique, gentle texture all summer, and its impressive height quickly creates a sense of scale and shade in your yard. But the real magic happens in the fall when this conifer glows with a coppery-orange hue before gracefully dropping its needles. This tree is a must-have for any nature lover. Order your very own living fossil from How Sweet It Is today!

Specs

• Botanical Name: Metasequoia glyptostroboides
• Mature Height: 70-100 ft.
• Mature Spread: 20-30 ft.
• Hardiness Zones: 4-8
• Light Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils; tolerates wet soil.
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Fall Color: Coppery Orange-Brown