Dawn Redwood
Dawn Redwood is a deciduous conifer with a narrow, pyramidal form. Soft green fern-like needles turn bronzy-pink to golden-apricot in fall.
The origins of this Redwood tree go way back. As an ancient tree that knew the dinosaurs, it’s quite clear that these are some hardy specimen! The Dawn Redwood Tree, though historic is well-suited to modern landscape plantings.
Dawn Redwoods are a deciduous conifer producing small, round 1/2″ to 1″ cones. It has an upright pyramidal shape in youth, maturing into a more rounded crown. The bright green, feathery leaves turn orange-brown or reddish-brown in the fall. Likes full sun and prefers moist, deep, well-drained soils. One of the fastest-growing trees available.
