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| 5' - 6' | 60.00 (10 gallon container) | 60.00 (10 gallon container) |
Description
Description
Dawn Redwood is a fast-growing, unique deciduous conifer that brings the look of an ancient tree to the modern landscape. Despite being a conifer, it loses its soft, feathery needles each fall, creating a beautiful seasonal display. Its bright green foliage turns rich shades of orange-brown before dropping, while the attractive reddish-brown, fibrous bark provides winter interest.
With its rapid growth and tall, symmetrical form, Dawn Redwood makes an impressive specimen tree for large lawns, parks, driveways, and open landscapes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and performs especially well where consistent moisture is available. Once established, it is adaptable to a variety of soil conditions.
Dawn Redwood develops a strong central leader and a naturally pyramidal shape when young, eventually becoming a large, stately tree. Its fast growth makes it an excellent choice for customers looking for a tree that will make a dramatic impact relatively quickly.
- Fast growing: Excellent choice when you want a large tree relatively quickly.
- Unique: One of only a few deciduous conifers, offering interest in every season.
- Beautiful fall color: Soft green foliage turns orange-brown before dropping.
- Winter interest: Attractive reddish-brown, fibrous bark remains after leaf drop.
- Great specimen tree: Makes a dramatic focal point in large landscapes.
- Adaptable: Performs well in moist soils and a variety of growing conditions.
- Wildlife value: Provides shelter and habitat for birds and other wildlife.
- Mature Height: 70–100+ feet
- Mature Width: 25–30+ feet
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Shape: Pyramidal when young, broadening with age
- Sun Requirements: Full sun
- Foliage: Soft, bright green; deciduous
- Fall Color: Orange-brown
- Bark: Reddish-brown, fibrous
- Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil
- Hardiness Zone: 4–8
Dawn Redwood is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a fast-growing, distinctive specimen tree with soft summer foliage, beautiful fall color, and attractive year-round structure.