#METASEQUOIA DAWN REDWOOD FULL#

It is possible for them to attract Japanese Beetles and spider mites, though the damage is cosmetic and hardly ever life-threatening. The Dawn Redwood is not very susceptible to pests. Guy wires work well for Dawn Redwoods.įormal or informal upright styles, as well as clump, slanting, and bonsai forests are great ways to style your Dawn Redwood. As the branches are quite brittle, be very careful when wiring. The best time to wire a Dawn Redwood is when the tree is dormant, from early winter to spring. Regular pruning also encourages dense branching. These are fast growing trees that require frequent trimming. In the summer, prune your Dawn Redwood by trimming back the new shoots. Remove all the buds that you do not need immediately. Twigs with long internodes should be pruned in the spring before new buds open. The easiest way to propagate a Dawn Redwood is through seeds or cuttings. You'll want to remove about 1/4 of the root mass, but not more than 1/3, before repotting. The best time to repot is in the springtime to midsummer. Stop feeding in the fall.ĭeciduous trees, such as the Dawn Redwood, should be repotted every two to three years, or when the roots of the tree are growing too big for the pot. During the summer, be more controlled with your fertilizing as to not provoke unmanageable new growth.

Once new leaves have emerged, begin feeding every two weeks. We recommend our Deciduous Bonsai Soil Mix for your Dawn Redwood.įertilize your Dawn Redwood from late spring to late summer with a well-balanced organic fertilizer. In front of you stands a living fossil, once thought to be extinct, and only recently rediscovered due to a. During the summer, however, you may need to water twice daily. Dawn Redwood - Metasequoia glyptostrobodies. Less water is required during colder months. It was 1946 before metasequoia samples reached a Professor Hu at the Beijing Botanical Institute, who had read Dr. Be careful not to overwater, though, as this can cause root rot. History: First seen by a Chinese botanist in 1941. One of the most rewarding of trees to plant for the future. Bright larch green leaves during summer becoming tawny pink and golden in autumn. Do not let the soil dry out completely, even once. Description: A large tree of conical habit. They are not drought-tolerant and can die quickly if allowed to dry out. Once your tree has been re-potted, do not allow the pot to freeze.ĭawn Redwoods require constant attention to their water supply. Dawn Redwoods prefer moderate warmth, sunny days, and protection from extreme sun rays and also extreme cold and frost. This species is not originally from North America.Dawn Redwoods prefer a sunny position with a lot of humidity. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is quite adaptable, prefering to grow in average to wet conditions, and will even tolerate some standing water.

#METASEQUOIA DAWN REDWOOD FULL#

This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live to a ripe old age of 100 years or more think of this as a heritage tree for future generations! It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It has no significant negative characteristics.ĭawn Redwood is recommended for the following landscape applications ĭawn Redwood will grow to be about 90 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 25 feet. Unlike most cone-bearing trees, Dawn Redwood loses its foliage each winter. It features an upright, narrowly conical form that enhances many landscapes.

Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. A sight to behold, Metasequoia glyptostroboides (Dawn Redwood) is a large deciduous coniferous tree of great beauty. This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It lends an extremely fine and delicate texture to the landscape composition which can make it a great accent feature on this basis alone. The peeling antique red bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.ĭawn Redwood is an open deciduous tree with a strong central leader and a distinctive and refined pyramidal form.

The ferny bipinnately compound leaves turn an outstanding coppery-bronze in the fall. An ancient and interesting deciduous conifer with a very delicate, ferny appearance, and a very tall, pyramidal habit of growth shaggy, reddish bark is rather appealing, beautiful apricot brown fall color the hardiest of the redwood/sequoia familyĭawn Redwood is primarily valued in the landscape for its distinctively pyramidal habit of growth.

Metasequoia dawn redwood