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 ideal for use as a shade tree, ornamental specimen, or to create dramatic landscape features.

Key Features

• Scientific Name: Metasequoia glyptostroboides
• Plant Size: 12"-14" live bare root
• Foliage: Feathery green in spring and summer, golden-bronze in fall
• Growth Rate: Fast-growing with an upright, pyramidal shape
• Uses: Shade tree, ornamental, specimen tree
• Hardiness: Thrives in USDA zones 4-8

Growing Information

The Dawn Redwood prefers full sun exposure and moist, well-drained soil. It is adaptable to various soil types including loamy, sandy, or clay soils. Moderate watering is recommended, especially during establishment, to maintain consistent moisture. This tree can reach heights of 70 to 100 feet at maturity, making it a striking addition to any landscape.

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.