Dawn Redwood
Best resilient tree for creating a majestic landscape.
The Dawn Redwood is a distinctive large tree offering soft, feathery foliage and a refined, elegant look. It develops into a strong, upright presence with significant architectural value, making it a standout specimen for larger landscapes. Its fern-like needles provide texture and movement, transitioning to beautiful copper, bronze, and orange-brown fall colors before dropping for winter. This deciduous conifer grows relatively quickly, establishing a substantial presence sooner than many slower-growing shade trees. It thrives in moist, rich soils and can tolerate wetter conditions, making it adaptable to various sites. Even in winter, its upright form and attractive branching contribute to the landscape's visual interest.
$59.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
940
/ 1377
#940 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
-44%
Below average
Hardiness Zone
48
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a fast-growing, impressive shade tree
- Homeowners desiring unique seasonal interest and fall foliage
- Landscapers needing a hardy, adaptable tree for diverse sites
Who should skip it
- Small property owners or those with limited garden space
- Gardeners who prefer evergreen trees or dislike fall cleanup
- Homeowners planting near structures or paved areas
Key Specs
Hardiness Zone
4-8
Mature Height
70 to 100 feet
Mature Width
20 to 30 feet
Sunlight
Full Sun
Soil Condition
Moist, rich, well-drained soil
Water Requirement
Moderate
Wildlife Value
Shelter and habitat
Maintenance
Low
Features
- Soft, feathery foliage for elegant texture
- Striking copper-bronze fall color
- Fast-growing for quick landscape impact
- Tolerates moist and wet soil conditions
- Strong upright architectural form
- Low-maintenance once established
- Provides shelter and habitat value
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Dawn Redwood upon delivery. Many note the plants arrive healthy, well packaged, and robust, exceeding expectations for mail order trees. A recurring theme highlights the tree's impressive growth rate and resilience once planted, establishing quickly and thriving in various conditions. This reliability makes it a favored choice for those seeking a long lasting, beautiful addition to their landscape. The overall experience suggests a high degree of satisfaction with both the initial product and its subsequent performance.
Know before you buy
The Dawn Redwood is a deciduous conifer. While it has needle-like foliage similar to an evergreen, it sheds its needles every autumn after turning a vibrant copper-bronze color.
Because this tree reaches a mature height of 70 to 100 feet and a width of 20 to 30 feet, it is best suited for larger landscapes. Ensure you have enough clearance from structures and power lines to accommodate its significant vertical growth.
Yes, the Dawn Redwood is an excellent choice for wetter sites. It thrives in moist, rich soils and is notably more tolerant of saturated ground than many other large shade trees.
The Dawn Redwood is considered a fast-growing species. You can expect it to establish a substantial presence in your yard much sooner than many other traditional shade trees.
It is a low-maintenance tree once it has been properly established. Its primary needs are consistent moisture and a location that receives full sun.
Even after the needles drop in the fall, the Dawn Redwood remains visually striking. Its strong, upright architectural form and unique branching pattern provide significant structure to the winter landscape.
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