The dawn redwood is a true redwood, like the famous ones in California. The male parts tend to form in groups while female cones grow singularly. It has already added about 6 inches in height and has new lateral growth as well. While browsing the tree section of my local nursery, I chose 3 nice Bald Cypress and saw the Dawn Redwood, almost mistaking it for a cypress tree. Not only does this tree deliver good looks almost anywhere, but it also couldn't be easier to plant and grow. Dawn redwood trees are hardy in zones 4 to 8, offering a wide range of locations across the country to grow this beautiful specimen. Space trees 25 or more feet apart. I planted it about a month ago, and it measured 8 ft. after I got it in the ground. A ratio of 3-1-2 is a good basic number for trees or lawns. Store Hours The Dawn Redwood is a fast growing bonsai tree that's important for cultivation as its critically endangered. Purchase trees from local nurseries and plant in spring to early fall in full sun on well-drained, humus-rich, consistently moist soils. Growing Tips. When I inquired and was told it was a redwood, I knew I had to have it! Year-round interest, versatility, and easy growth (even in wet soil) are just a click away with the Dawn Redwood Tree. Its native to Manchuria China, where the local villagers refer to it as Shui-sa, or "water fir." https://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-plant-descriptions/dawn-redwood The dawn redwood is a monoecious plant, meaning that it contains both male and female parts on separate cones but the same tree. The Dawn redwood is a prolific grower, dating back to the time of the dinosaurs when it populated regions in thick redwood forests. Fast-Growing Tree, Even in Wet Soil Why Dawn Redwood Trees? Unlike similar varieties, standing water is no problem for the Dawn Redwood. (519) 542-3435. Young trees can be grown in containers. * In the creative story I imply that Dawn is actually dioecious, meaning that different plants have different sexes. 1840 London Line, Sarnia, Ontario N7T 7H2. Plants benefit from a slow release nitrogen fertilizer that may be organic or inorganic. Dawn Redwood Bonsai Care About The Dawn Redwood Bonsai Tree. We stand behind our two year, 100% guarantee on labor and materials we plant. To propagate your own, simply take some seed cones and a bunch of the debris found at the base of a redwood; be sure to measure the depth of the duff under the tree, and use that as your duff depth. Dawn Redwood Shade Tree Dawn Redwood Tree , Metasequoia glyptostroboides, is one of our favorite shade trees . Redwoods can be fed with a fertilizer for acid loving plants, they like a pH that is on the acid end from 4.5 to 6.5 in the usual sandy loam. Fertilizing: For fertilizing, I like to use a general fertilizer mixed at half strength and fertilize every 2 weeks.