Dawn Redwood

Tree Overview:

A large, conical-shaped tree reaching 70 to 100 feet high, the Dawn Redwood is closely related to bald cypress (Taxodium) and redwood (Sequoia). The fern-like feathery foliage emerges light green in spring, changing to dark green in summer, then a russet-brown in autumn. It grows best in large landscapes.

Height: 70 ft
Width: 25 ft
Fall Color: Rusty Orange

Care details

The dawn redwood is very versatile—growing in acidic, loamy, moist, sandy, well-drained, wet and clay soils. While it prefers moist conditions, the tree can withstand some flooding and has some drought tolerance. Very little pruning needed.

Leaf description

Leaves are deciduous needles held in branchlets that resemble the foliage of yews.  Needles are dark green in summer, changing to a russet color in fall.

Cone description

Cones are rounded and hang on stalks up to 1 1/2 inches long.  The cones are green at first, maturing to brown.