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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours|none required

Stratification: A 2 week cold stratification at 40F will give a better germination.

Germination: Surface sow, cover lightly with medium or vermiculite.

Other: Once the seedlings germinate, keep warm, in the sun, and allow soil surface to dry out between waterings.

Native to: Central China, China, Hubei, Sichuan

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Metasequoia glyptostroboidesMetasequoia glyptostroboides

Dawn Redwood

In Stock: 6.483 lb (Total:6.483lb)

Metasequoia glyptostroboides

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6.48 lb

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Germination:

71%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

98%

Seeds per lb:

183,063

Quantity:

6.48 lb

Collected in:

China

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1837405

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours|none required

Stratification: A 2 week cold stratification at 40F will give a better germination.

Germination: Surface sow, cover lightly with medium or vermiculite.

Other: Once the seedlings germinate, keep warm, in the sun, and allow soil surface to dry out between waterings.

Native to: Central China, China, Hubei, Sichuan

Native

Introduced

Unveil the timeless allure of Metasequoia glyptostroboides, also known as Dawn Redwood, a legendary deciduous conifer that transforms landscapes with its striking presence. Native to central and western China, this majestic tree, once thought extinct, now graces gardens globally, embodying a living fossil from the Cupressaceae family. Reaching up to 100 feet with a spread of 25 feet, it thrives in zones 4 to 8, preferring moist, well-drained soils and basking in full sun.

With its graceful, fern-like foliage that transitions from light green in spring to a deep red-bronze in fall, Dawn Redwood promises seasonal splendor. Its fascinating history dates to 1941, when rediscovered in China; its seeds were propagated and have flourished, offering a serene reminder of Earth's ancient past. Perfect as a street or specimen tree, it tolerates urban environments, wet soils, and even clay, making it ideal for rain gardens. Low maintenance and fast-growing, it unveils stunning buttress roots, adding ornamental appeal. Invest in Dawn Redwood to cultivate a living masterpiece and contribute to the preservation of this critically endangered wonder.