Dawn Redwood Tree 60/80cm (P9T)
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
£18.99
The Dawn Redwood is a stunning deciduous conifer offering year-round interest, from fresh spring growth through spectacular autumn colour in shades of amber, orange, and russet. This fast-growing, prehistoric tree thrives in moist soils and brings elegant architectural beauty to British gardens.
- ✓ PREHISTORIC BEAUTY: Dawn Redwood - Metasequoia glyptostroboides is a living fossil, once thought extinct, now bringing ancient heritage and elegant pyramidal form to modern gardens with feathery, deciduous foliage and attractive reddish bark
- ✓ SPECTACULAR AUTUMN COLOUR: Transforms from fresh spring green through rich summer tones to breathtaking autumn displays of golden amber, burnt orange, russet brown and copper before leaves drop, creating stunning seasonal interest throughout the year
- ✓ THRIVES IN MOIST CONDITIONS: Perfectly suited to British gardens, especially near water features or damp areas, this hardy deciduous conifer tolerates waterlogging better than most trees whilst providing fast growth and impressive stature in moisture-retentive soils
- ✓ SUPPLIED AS 60-80CM YOUNG PLANT: Healthy specimen in P9T pot ready for planting in full sun to partial shade, requires minimal maintenance once established, largely pest and disease-free, ideal for creating architectural focal points in larger gardens and estates
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Also available in other sizes
 | Dawn Redwood Tree 100/120cm (2L) | £32.95 |
 | Dawn Redwood Tree 80/100cm (5L) | £55.95 |
 | Dawn Redwood Tree 40/60cm (2L) | £18.99 |
| Dawn Redwood Tree 60/80cm (2L) | £23.99 |
 | Dawn Redwood Tree 80/100cm (2L) | £29.99 |
The Dawn Redwood is one of the most remarkable trees you can grow in a British garden, combining prehistoric heritage with stunning seasonal beauty. This deciduous conifer, once thought extinct until its discovery in China in the 1940s, brings a touch of ancient history to modern gardens whilst offering year-round interest through its elegant form and ever-changing foliage.
During spring, the Dawn Redwood emerges with fresh, feathery foliage in the most delicate shade of bright green. The soft, needle-like leaves are arranged in opposite pairs along the branches, creating a fine-textured appearance that catches the light beautifully. As summer progresses, the foliage deepens to a rich green, providing a cooling presence in the garden and creating wonderful dappled shade beneath its spreading canopy.
Autumn is when this magnificent tree truly steals the show. The green foliage transforms into a spectacular display of warm tones, ranging from golden amber through burnt orange to rich russet brown and copper. This autumnal performance rivals any Japanese maple, yet the Dawn Redwood offers it on a much grander scale. Before the leaves drop in winter, they create a carpet of colour beneath the tree that gardeners treasure.
The winter silhouette of Metasequoia glyptostroboides reveals another layer of beauty. The strongly buttressed trunk develops attractive, fibrous, reddish-brown bark that peels in vertical strips, adding textural interest throughout the dormant season. The tree’s pyramidal form and upward-sweeping branches create an elegant architectural presence that stands out beautifully against winter skies, particularly when touched by frost or snow.
Despite its impressive ultimate size, the Dawn Redwood is surprisingly adaptable and relatively fast-growing, making it an excellent choice for creating impact within a reasonable timeframe. It thrives in moist, well-drained soils and is particularly happy in locations that remain slightly damp, even tolerating periodic waterlogging better than many trees. This makes it ideal for planting near ponds, streams, or in those tricky low-lying areas where drainage is less than perfect.
Plant your Dawn Redwood in full sun to partial shade, though it performs best with plenty of sunlight. Choose a position with deep, fertile, moisture-retentive soil. Whilst it tolerates various soil types, it absolutely thrives in consistently moist conditions. Water regularly during the first two growing seasons to establish a strong root system, and continue watering during dry spells, particularly for younger specimens.
Apply a generous layer of organic mulch around the base each spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping it clear of the trunk itself. Feed annually in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser to encourage healthy growth. The Dawn Redwood requires minimal pruning; simply remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches in late winter whilst the tree is dormant.
This tree is remarkably hardy and well-suited to British conditions, tolerating temperatures well below freezing once established. It’s largely pest and disease-free, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking maximum impact with minimal intervention.
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
4–8 metres
Dawn Redwoods are deciduous. In Autumn the needles will be turning golden brown and fall off easily. In Winter they will have no needles at all.
Season of Interest
Summer, Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Pot Size
9cm (Tall)
Foliage
Deciduous
Foliage Colour
Green
Hardiness
-20°C to -15°C (H6)
When MatureWatering
Moderate
Preferred Soil pH
Acidic
Fragrance
Slight
Our unique tall 9cm pots is a smart strategy for cultivating trees with strong and deep root systems. This practice can lead to healthier and more resilient trees that are better prepared for transplantation and long-term growth in your UK garden.
Promoting Deep Root Development with Tall 9cm Pots:
1. Enhanced Root Growth: Using tall pots, such as 9cm pots, encourages trees to develop a deeper and more extensive root system. The added height of the pot allows the tree’s roots to grow downward, seeking nutrients and water in the lower soil layers.
2. Reduced Root Circling: Traditional, shallower pots can sometimes lead to root circling, where the roots grow in a circular pattern around the pot’s base. This can restrict the tree’s ability to access essential resources. Tall pots mitigate this issue, as roots are less likely to encounter physical barriers that encourage circling.
3. Improved Stability: The additional depth provided by tall pots offers improved stability for young trees. It allows for better anchoring and support, which is particularly important during periods of strong winds or inclement weather.
4. Better Soil Temperature Regulation: Tall pots offer improved insulation for the root system. This can help maintain more stable soil temperatures, protecting the roots from extreme heat or cold. This is crucial for healthy root development, especially in the unpredictable UK climate.
5. Reduced Transplant Shock: When it’s time to transplant a tree from a tall pot into the ground, the deeper root system developed in the tall pot can reduce transplant shock. The tree is better equipped to establish itself in its new environment.
6. Versatility: Tall pots are versatile and can accommodate a wide range of tree species. They are particularly useful for growing trees that have a taproot, which naturally grows deeper.
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.
Also available...
Dawn Redwood Tree 100/120cm (2L)
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Dawn Redwood Tree 80/100cm (5L)
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Dawn Redwood Tree 40/60cm (2L)
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Dawn Redwood Tree 60/80cm (2L)