Dawn Redwood 40/60cm (Cell)
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
£12.39
A remarkable living fossil, this fast-growing deciduous conifer features bright green feathery foliage that turns bronze-orange in autumn. Our cell-grown 40/60cm specimens of Metasequoia glyptostroboides are perfect for establishing this magnificent tree that will develop into a stunning pyramidal specimen.
- ✓ LIVING FOSSIL - Prehistoric species rediscovered in 1941, featuring bright green feathery foliage that turns stunning bronze-orange in autumn before falling
- ✓ FAST GROWING - Vigorous deciduous conifer typically adding 30-60cm per year, developing into a magnificent pyramidal specimen with distinctive orange-brown bark
- ✓ CELL GROWN QUALITY - Strong root system ensures excellent establishment and rapid growth, perfect for creating an impressive specimen tree
- ✓ EASY CARE - Thrives in most garden conditions, tolerant of both sun and partial shade, requires minimal maintenance once established
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The Dawn Redwood Metasequoia glyptostroboides is a remarkable living fossil, rediscovered in China in 1941 after being thought extinct for millions of years. This fast-growing deciduous conifer offers year-round interest, with bright green, feathery foliage that turns to brilliant bronze-orange in autumn before falling.
Our 40/60cm cell-grown specimens are perfect for establishing this magnificent tree in your garden. Despite their current modest size, these saplings are primed for vigorous growth, typically adding 30-60cm per year in good conditions.
The Dawn Redwood develops a distinctive pyramidal shape with a straight trunk and horizontal branches. The bark is particularly attractive, starting reddish-brown and developing into a deep orange-brown with maturity, peeling in vertical strips to reveal fresher bark beneath.Plant in full sun or partial shade in any moist but well-drained soil. While adaptable to most soil types, it thrives best in slightly acidic conditions. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Though hardy throughout Britain, young trees benefit from shelter from strong winds.
Spring feeding with a balanced fertiliser will encourage strong growth. Mulch annually with organic matter to retain moisture and suppress weeds. No regular pruning is required – simply remove any damaged or crossing branches in late winter.
This prehistoric species makes an impressive specimen tree and creates striking winter silhouettes. It works particularly well near water features or in woodland gardens, where its buttressed trunk can develop to full effect.
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20-50 years
Ultimate spread
8-10 metres
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Pot Size
Cell
Foliage
Deciduous
Foliage Colour
Green
Hardiness
-20°C to -15°C (H6)
When MatureWatering
Moderate
Preferred Soil pH
Any Soil Type
Our deep cell trays are a smart strategy for cultivating trees with strong and deep root systems. This leads to healthier and more resilient trees that are better prepared for transplantation and long-term growth in your garden.
Extended Planting Season
Cell grown trees offer a significantly broader planting window, allowing for planting almost year-round in certain conditions. This flexibility ensures easier scheduling and enhances tree establishment due to warmer soil and more favourable weather conditions, extending beyond the traditional planting season.
Robust Root System
The roots of cell grown trees are encased and safeguarded within compost, preventing the young fibrous roots from drying out or sustaining damage. This intact root system, with its uniform and manageable shape, facilitates straightforward planting.
Convenient Storage
These trees can be effortlessly stored outdoors before planting, eliminating the need for labour-intensive temporary planting (heeling in) or costly refrigerated storage.
Ease of Handling and Planting
The extended shelf life of cell grown trees means there’s no immediate urgency to plant. Their user-friendly root system increases the likelihood of successful planting. These characteristics make them ideal for planting by novices or volunteers.
High Survival Rate
The intact root system of cell grown trees significantly boosts their chances of successful establishment, virtually removing the need for expensive replanting (beating up).
Cost-Effectiveness
While the initial purchase price of cell grown trees may be slightly higher than bare-root stock for some species, the long-term savings achieved by reducing the need for replacing failed transplants than compensates for the initial minor cost difference.
No plastic waste
Trees are often supplied plastic pots that are difficult to recycle, especially the black pots. We rely on our customers to reuse these where possible, however these cell grown trees do not have plastic pots – saving any reuse & recycling concerns.
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
| Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £1.32 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £10.74 (Flat) | This item |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £5.99 (Flat) | This item |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £11.94 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Pallet Courier | £114.00 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £25.14 (Flat) | |
| Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £114.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010
You can view our Plant Healthy report here.
We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.
Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.
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