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

Grow a remarkable piece of natural history with this 12–24 inch live Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) bare root starter tree, carefully packaged and ready for planting. Known as a "living fossil," the Dawn Redwood was once believed extinct until it was rediscovered in China in the 1940s. This fast-growing deciduous conifer features soft, feathery green foliage that turns a beautiful bronze in autumn before shedding, along with distinctive reddish-brown bark that becomes more striking with age.

Highly adaptable and tolerant of moist soils, the Dawn Redwood is an outstanding choice for landscapes, parks, large yards, and specimen plantings. You will receive a healthy starter tree similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:

✔️ 1 live Dawn Redwood starter tree
✔️ Height: approximately 12–24 inches (6–12 inches minimum)
✔️ Ships bare root (no nursery pot)
✔️ Healthy, rooted tree
✔️ 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: Yes, while young

💡 Care Tip: Plant your bare root tree as soon as possible after arrival. Soak the roots in water for several hours before planting, then water deeply and apply mulch around the base to help retain moisture. Consistent watering during the first growing season will encourage strong root establishment.