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Dawn Redwood Tree

Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Price on requestMATURE TREE IN STOCK

Dawn redwood trees can reach 25-35 metres tall and achieve a spread of 6-8 metres wide in maturity. The Dawn redwood has a conical crown. The bark peels off in strips and is reddish brown in colour. The leaves are deciduous, bright green needle-like in shape. They shoot in April and turn reddish-brown to orange before falling in the autumn.

Fast Growing
Deciduous Conifer
Adaptable To All Soil Types
Autumn Colour

Plants in stock

Height (m)
Width (m)
Girth (cm)
Our Price
3½-4
1-1½
18-20
POA
4-5
1-1½
20-25
POA
4-5
1½-2
30-30
POA
5-7
3-4
50-60
POA
5-7
3-4
60-70
POA
7-9
4-6
80-90
POA

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Features of the Dawn Redwood Tree

Soils

SOILS

Adaptable to most substrates even in moderately dry sandy soil although the growth rate will be reduced. Preference is for moisture retentive, well-draining soil.

Location

LOCATION

Dawn redwood should be positioned in sun or lightly shaded positions.

Annual Growth Rate

ANNUAL GROWTH RATE

Dawn redwood trees are fast growers 40-80cm per annum, up to 120cm in favourable conditions.

pH Tolerance

pH TOLERANCE

Dawn redwood are very adaptable can be planted in any acidic or alkaline pH soils.

Root Structure

ROOT STRUCTURE

Dawn redwood roots are shallow and very far reaching. They will lift paving and other hardstanding materials.

Potential

POTENTIAL

Dawn redwood is a large robust conifer tree, adaptable to many planting situations. Frost hardy and tolerates wind and warmth.

Annual Pruning

ANNUAL PRUNING

Dawn redwood tolerates cutting and can be used to create excellent tall hedges or screens. Pruning should be carried out in June or July.

Characteristics

CHARACTERISTICS

Dawn redwood is a large, adaptable, fast growing deciduous conifer.

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