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Hortlands

Dawn Redwood

Metasequoia glyptostroboides

The Dawn redwood is a large, fast growing deciduous conifer. We are premium suppliers and planters of the Dawn Redwood Tree.

Dawn Redwood
Dawn Redwood

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.

We provide full planting services for Dawn Redwood Trees which includes supply, delivery and installation.

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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.

AVAILABILITY
SEASON
Spring - Summer

MATURE TREE

Young tree

SIZING

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

Young tree

SIZING

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

Young tree

SIZING

10-12cm girth 2m tall

14-16cm girth 2.2m tall

16-18cm girth 2.5m tall

Prices are to give a general indication of cost for premium mature trees and hedges. Additional costs for delivery, installation and maintenance should be considered. For a bespoke project cost please contact our dedicated sales team for expert advice and a fixed quotation.

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