Metasequoia glyptostroboides - Wikipedia
Metasequoia glyptostroboides, the dawn redwood, is a fast-growing, endangered deciduous conifer. It is the sole living species of the genus Metasequoia, one of three genera in the subfamily Sequoioideae of the family Cupressaceae.
Metasequoia - Wikipedia
Metasequoia, or dawn redwood, is a genus of fast-growing coniferous trees, one of three species of conifers known as redwoods. The living species Metasequoia glyptostroboides is native to Lichuan county in Hubei province, China .
How to Grow and Care for Dawn Redwood - The Spruce
Jun 22, 2022 · Dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) is a large, fast-growing deciduous conifer. Learn how to help it thrive.
Dawn Redwood - Arnold Arboretum
Dawn redwood is deciduous, dropping its needles every autumn —an unusual trait for a conifer. This tree is a relative of the California redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) and giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), diverging around 150 million years ago.
Dawn redwood | Description, Discovery, Endangered, & Facts
Dawn redwood, (Metasequoia glyptostroboides), ancient conifer from central China, the only living species of its genus. The dawn redwood holds an interesting place in the history of paleobotany as one of the few living plants known first as a fossil.
Dawn Redwoods | Save the Redwoods League
In the United States, you can find 200 dawn redwoods at the Crescent Ridge Dawn Redwoods Preserve (CRDRP) in North Carolina, and at botanical gardens. Dawn redwoods have also been planted in Japan, near schools, museums and temples.
How to Plant and Grow Dawn Redwood - Better Homes & Gardens
Dec 7, 2023 · If you have the space, dawn redwood is one of the most beautiful and special trees you can plant. It has lush needles, a graceful pyramidal form, and an elegant branching pattern.
Dawn Redwood Tree: A Living Fossil with Remarkable Resilience
Jun 13, 2018 · Often called a “living fossil,” the Dawn Redwood Tree was once thought to be extinct. Rediscovered in 1941, this remarkable tree has since captivated the world with its speed, resilience, and ecological importance.
The Living Fossil - Arnold Arboretum
Metasequoia glyptostroboides, popularly known in the west as the Dawn Redwood, had largely been believed to have become extinct millions of years ago. By the end of the 1940s, that was found not to be the case.
Metasequoia glyptostroboides (Dawn Redwood) | North …
This is a large, fast-growing, deciduous, pyramidal evergreen tree that grows up to 100' tall with attractive, feathery foliage that is easy to transplant. It has spreading branches that droop with age. Pin branchlets are paired, and drop as a unit. This plant prefers moist, deep, well-drained soils that are slightly acidic.