Bare Root Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides)
Bare Root Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides), Hardy, tall, deciduous, coniferous treeAttractive soft, fern-like needles turn from light green in spring to deep green in summer, then to a brilliant reddish-bronze in fall; produces small, rounded male and female cones; distinctive trunk flares outwards at the base, with deep fluting; fissured, exfoliating barkOrigin: Central ChinaUntil 1941 when it was found growing wild in one remote area of central China, the Dawn Redwood was known only from fossil records reaching back 50-100 million years. Harvard University's Arnold Arboretum collected seeds in 1947 and distributed them worldwide, thus ensuring the preservation of this ancient species. Closely related to and resembling the native Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum), this stunning tree benefits from ample growing space, consistent moisture and full sun.This plant will ship bare root. Approximately 12" tall.