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Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Choose Dawn Redwood for a sunny, open yard with moist soil when you want one long-lived specimen tree with soft texture. The tradeoff is scale: it becomes a major tree, not a tight-yard accent.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A | It gives a strong pyramidal outline and soft deciduous-conifer texture without looking like a standard maple or oak. |
| Growth Rate | A- | It grows quickly once settled, so placement matters more than with slower shade trees. |
| Maintenance | B | Routine pruning is limited, but needle drop and cone litter still need normal cleanup. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Deer rarely bother this tree; it is a dependable choice where deer are a concern, though young trunks can still be rubbed. |
| Small Space Fit | D | It needs room above and around it, so tight yards create long-term conflicts. |
| Screening Value | C+ | It can add seasonal height and texture, but it drops needles in winter and is not a privacy evergreen. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Dawn Redwood as a single lawn or estate specimen, not part of a mixed foundation bed. Give it the best open ground you have, or choose a smaller shade tree.
| Mature Height | 70 to 100 feet |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 15 to 25 feet |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-8b |
| Spacing | 30 to 40 feet |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Medium to wet; best in moist, humusy, well-drained soils |
| Growth Habit | Large deciduous conifer with a distinctly conical form |
No. It looks like a conifer, but it drops its soft needles in fall.
Yes, consistently moist soil is a good fit, as long as the area is not stagnant year-round.
Only with generous clearance; this is a future canopy tree, not a foundation plant.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-21028
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Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
