About

Dawn Redwood

Metasequoia glyptostroboides, commonly known as Dawn Redwood, has a distinctive and attractive bark. The bark of young trees is typically smooth, reddish-brown, and exfoliating in thin, vertical strips.
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The Appearance

A large deciduous conifer with a pyramidal shape and feathery, bright green foliage that turns reddish-brown in autumn.


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The Produce

Male cones are small and typically found in clusters at the tips of branches.


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The Flowers

Produces small, inconspicuous flowers in early spring, followed by round cones.


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The Leaves

Arranged in an opposite pattern along the stems, the leaves are typically flat and linear, measuring approximately 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) in length.


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The Bark

The bark is reddish-brown and fibrous, becoming more deeply fissured with age.


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The Habitat

Prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Often found in parks and gardens.


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The Ecology

Provides habitat and food for various wildlife, including birds and small mammals.


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The Culture

Once thought to be extinct, the Dawn Redwood is now valued in ornamental landscaping for its fast growth and attractive foliage.


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Fun Facts

The Dawn Redwood is a living fossil, known only from the fossil record until it was discovered growing in China in the 1940s.


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