Description: Metasequoia glyptostroboides - Dawn Redwood - quart Mature Height: 100 feet Aspect: afternoon shade to full sun Hardiness Zone: USDA 4 The Dawn Redwood ( Metasequoia glyptostroboides ) is native to China and is one of the three surviving species of Redwood Trees, the other two being native to California. All three Redwood species are considered endangered but the Dawn Redwood was actually originally discovered through fossils but though extinct until a few surviving trees were discovered in 1944. New trees have been planted around the world from those survivors to prevent the extinction of this amazing conifer - you should add one to your landscape to help ensure the continuation of the species! Today the Dawn Redwood has become very popular for its wide and thick branches, fast growth habit, and amazingly fissured bark. Additionally, the tree is deciduous and drops its foliage in the fall, revealing its attractive bark. Even most of the twigs drop off in the winter which gives the tree a very open appearance that lets in a lot of winter sun. Another unusual trait of the foliage is that unlike a lot of other conifers that have sharp needles, Dawn Redwoods have feather-soft foliage. In the garden the Dawn Redwood is a medium to large sized tree (still an impressive size of up to 100 feet tall, but smaller than the other two Redwood species) with a dense canopy. This makes an excellent shade tree because its branches spread wide unlike most conifers, but will also let light in during the cold winter months. They make a fine addition to Japanese and Asian style gardens. Dawn Redwoods are also very popular for bonsai plants because of their small foliage, ease of shaping, and large trunk diameter relative to its height. One of the traits that makes the Dawn Redwood unusual compared to other conifers is that they are very conducive to heavy pruning, with trees retaining the ability to produce a new leader after being topped. This allows for easy shaping and a fast developing trunk taper. Dawn Redwoods are probably the most forgiving conifer species for bonsai pruning and is a good species for those starting out. Dawn Redwoods are tolerant of growing in very wet conditions and can be sited in locations with occasional flooding. Dawn Redwoods planted as a border. New spring growth emerging from the woody branches. Dawn Redwood and Bald Cypress Trees (which are closely related) are frequently used for making bonsai because of their thick trunks, small/dense foliage, and generation of branches from old wood. Shipping Information Your plants are wrapped in bundles in plastic bags and strapped in place in their shipping boxes and are mailed using either USPS or UPS. Most states require that all the soil be washed away from the roots for field grown plants which also gives us the opportunity to trim the roots into good form. The tops are pruned as needed depending on the species and size of the tree. Our handling time is 1-3 business days occasionally we skip the day before a holiday since plants will be sitting at the post office anyway.
Price: 10.99 USD
Location: Medford, Oregon
End Time: 2024-09-08T03:43:16.000Z
Shipping Cost: 11 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Red Panda Nursery
Type: Live Plant
