Dawn Redwood Tree – Metasequoia glyptostroboides Bare Root Live Starter | 12–24 Inches Tall | Fast Growing Deciduous Conifer | Landscape Tree

Grow a remarkable living fossil with this live Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) bare root starter tree, measuring approximately 12–24 inches tall. Once believed to be extinct until its rediscovery in China, the Dawn Redwood is a stunning fast-growing deciduous conifer prized for its soft, feathery green foliage, beautiful reddish-brown bark, and impressive mature size. In autumn, its needles turn a warm bronze before dropping, creating year-round landscape interest.

Your tree ships bare root (no nursery pot) and is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives healthy and ready for planting. This adaptable species performs well in moist soils and makes an outstanding specimen tree for large landscapes, parks, and naturalized settings.

You will receive:

✔️ 1 live Dawn Redwood bare root starter tree
✔️ Height: approximately 12–24 inches (6–12 inches minimum)
✔️ Ships bare root (no pot)
✔️ Healthy, dormant or actively growing tree (season dependent)
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Dawn Redwood
Botanical Name: Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Plant Type: Deciduous conifer tree
Growth Stage: Bare root starter tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist while establishing
Mature Height: 70–100+ feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 4–8
Container Friendly: Suitable for temporary container growing while young

💡 Care Tip: Plant promptly after arrival and soak the bare roots in water for several hours before planting. Water deeply after transplanting and mulch around the base to help retain moisture. Dawn Redwoods thrive with consistent moisture, especially during their first growing season.