Dawn Redwood

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Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) · Mature Size: 70-100’ x 15-25’ · Light: Full sun · Soil: Medium · Habitat: Yard tree or wetland edge · Tolerates: Clay soil, wet soil, occasional flooding, road salt · Seasonal Interest: Soft green needles turn red-bronze in fall before dropping · Wildlife Value: Provides food and shelter for birds and small mammals · Forester’s Note: A true “living fossil,” Dawn Redwood was thought extinct until rediscovered in China in the 1940s. This fast-growing, deciduous conifer offers stunning seasonal color and an elegant, upright form. Hardy and adaptable, it thrives in wet soils and makes a striking, unique specimen tree for yards or naturalized areas. 🔗 Learn more about dawn redwood trees Show more