10 Seeds Dawn Redwood Metasequoia glyptostroboides Deciduous Conifer Tree

Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) is a deciduous conifer prized for its feathery, bright green foliage that turns a warm russet-orange in autumn before dropping. A living fossil once known only from fossils, it brings elegant, pyramidal form and fast, upright growth to temperate landscapes, growing well in a range of garden settings.
Its soft needles and graceful, conical habit make it a striking specimen tree for lawns, park-style plantings, and larger gardens, where it adds year-round structure and seasonal color change. The foliage works well in mixed borders and informal plantings, and the tree's tidy, symmetrical shape keeps it attractive through the growing season.
Species: Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Type: Deciduous conifer tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, pyramidal
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, adaptable to loam and clay
Zones: 4-8
Germination: Cold stratification recommended; surface sow and keep moist
Sowing: Sow indoors in late winter, lightly cover seed, keep at 65-70F
Spacing: 15-20 feet apart for specimens
Notes: Fast grower; keep soil consistently moist during establishment