Dawn Redwood
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
The Dawn redwood is a large, fast growing deciduous conifer.
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
Dawn redwood should be positioned in sun or lightly shaded positions.
Annual Growth Rate
Dawn redwood trees are fast growers 40-80cm per annum, up to 120cm in favourable conditions.
pH TOLERANCE
Dawn redwood are very adaptable can be planted in any acidic or alkaline pH soils.
Root Structure
Dawn redwood roots are shallow and very far reaching. They will lift paving and other hardstanding materials.
Potential
Dawn redwood is a large robust conifer tree, adaptable to many planting situations. Frost hardy and tolerates wind and warmth.
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
Dawn redwood is a large, adaptable, fast growing deciduous conifer.
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.
Price & Availability
Season
Spring - Summer
Mature Tree
Pricing
60-65cm girth 6.5m tall –
70-75cm girth 7m tall –
80-85cm girth 8m tall –
90-100cm girth 10m tall –
100+cm girth –
Semi-Mature Tree
Pricing
18-20cm girth 4m tall –
25-30cm girth 4.5m tall –
35-40cm girth 5m tall –
45-50cm girth 5m tall –
55-60cm girth 5.5m tall –
Young Tree
Pricing
10-12cm girth 2m tall –
14-16cm girth 2.2m tall –
16-18cm girth 2.5m tall –
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