Dawn Redwood

Metasequoia glyptostroboides Dawn Redwood is a fast-growing, deciduous conifer admired for its feathery, fern-like foliage that turns rich bronze in fall before dropping. Once thought extinct, this living fossil features a tall, pyramidal shape and reddish-brown bark that peels attractively with age. USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8Sun Requirements: Full sunWater Requirements: Moderate to high; prefers moist, well-drained soil and tolerates wet sitesGrowth Rate: FastMature Size: 70–100 feet tall, 20–30 feet wideSoil Preference: Moist, deep, well-drained soil; tolerant of clay and occasional floodingLandscape Use: Specimen tree, large landscapes, rain gardens, park settingsMaintenance: Low maintenance; prune lower branches in winter if needed for clearance