Dawn Redwood Tree Metasequoia glyptostroboides 12-14" Live Bare Root Plant for Zones 4-8

Product Overview

The Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) is a fast-growing, deciduous conifer known for its unique feathery green foliage that transforms into a warm golden-bronze color in the fall. This live bare root plant measures 12"-14" and is suitable for USDA zones 4-8. It is an excellent choice for adding shade, serving as a specimen tree, or enhancing dramatic landscapes.

Key Features

• Fast-growing deciduous conifer
• Feathery green foliage in spring and summer
• Golden-bronze foliage color in fall
• Upright, pyramidal growth habit
• Adaptable to various soil types including loamy, sandy, and clay
• Thrives in full sun
• Moderate watering needs with preference for moist, well-drained soil
• Suitable for USDA zones 4-8

Growing Information

The Dawn Redwood grows best when planted in full sun with moist, well-drained soil. It adapts well to different soil types and requires moderate watering, especially during establishment. This tree has a rapid growth rate and can reach heights of 70 to 100 feet at maturity, making it ideal for shade or ornamental purposes.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.