Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Schirrmann’s Nordlicht’ Live Dawn Redwood | Variegated Dwarf Conifer | Rare Cream Foliage Tree | #1 Container Grown

Add rare elegance and soft texture to your landscape with Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Schirrmann’s Nordlicht’, a stunning variegated dwarf Dawn Redwood prized for its luminous creamy foliage and graceful feathery texture. Known as “Northern Lights,” this unique deciduous conifer produces delicate needles that emerge in glowing cream and yellow tones, creating a beautiful shifting display depending on sunlight exposure.
In autumn, the foliage transforms into warm chestnut brown before naturally shedding for winter, providing striking seasonal interest throughout the year. Compact and finely textured, this rare collector’s conifer is perfect for woodland gardens, Asian-inspired landscapes, specimen plantings, and small-space gardens. You will receive a healthy plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Metasequoia ‘Schirrmann’s Nordlicht’ tree
✔️ Grown in #1 nursery container
✔️ Healthy, rooted variegated Dawn Redwood
✔️ Rare dwarf deciduous conifer
✔️ Shipped without nursery pot for safer transit

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Variegated Dwarf Dawn Redwood
Botanical Name: Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Schirrmann’s Nordlicht’
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental conifer
Growth Stage: Young container-grown tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, rich, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate to high; prefers consistent moisture
Mature Height: Approximately 6 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 5 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Container Friendly: Yes when young

💡 Care Tip: Provide consistent moisture during hot weather to maintain lush foliage and healthy growth. In sunnier locations, foliage may display brighter golden tones, while partial shade enhances creamy variegation.