Dawn Redwood Starter Tree (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) | 1–2 Foot, 1 Gallon Pot

Bring a living fossil into your landscape! The Dawn Redwood is a breathtaking, fast-growing deciduous conifer that boasts a rich history dating back to the age of the dinosaurs. Perfect for instant impact in the yard or as a prized specimen for bonsai enthusiasts, these healthy starter trees are well-rooted and ready to take off.

With their feathery, bright green summer foliage that transforms into a stunning coppery-bronze in autumn, these trees offer incredible multi-season interest.

🌲 What You Are Buying

Size: 1 to 2 feet tall (measured from the top of the soil).

Container: Fully established in a 1-gallon pot with a robust, active root system.

Condition: Healthy, vibrant, and ready for planting or uppotting.

📋 Plant Specs & Care Quick-Guide

Growth Rate: Exceptionally fast (can grow 2–3+ feet per year once established).

Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5 – 9.

Sunlight: Full sun preferred for maximum growth and best fall color.

Soil & Water: Thrives in moist, well-drained, acidic soils. Highly tolerant of wet, boggy areas where other trees struggle.

Mature Size: Can reach 70–100+ feet in the landscape, though easily managed or kept small via bonsai culture.

💡 Why Choose the Dawn Redwood?

Deciduous Conifer Charm: Enjoy the look of a classic needle-bearing evergreen, but with soft, touchable foliage and a dramatic autumn color drop that reveals a beautiful, symmetrical winter silhouette.

Bonsai Ready: A favorite among bonsai artists due to its rapid trunk thickening, flexible branches, and elegant, upright formal style.

Bulletproof Roots: Our 1-gallon starters are grown with a focus on strong, non-circling root development, ensuring a seamless transition to your yard or production beds.

📦 Shipping & Handling

Note: To ensure your tree arrives in peak condition, we pack securely to keep the root ball moist and intact during transit. We typically ship early in the week to avoid weekend transit delays.

Quantities are limited for this batch. Grab yours today to add a piece of prehistoric history to your plant collection!

DISCLAIMER– DUE TO EXCESSIVE COSTS OF SHIPPING THE MAXIMUM SIZE BOX WE WILL SHIP A TREE/SHRUB IN IS 4’. TREES THAT ARE TALLER THAN THIS WILL BE PRUNED BACK TO FIT IN THE BOX. IF THIS PRACTICE BOTHERS YOU DO NOT PURCHASE OR REQUEST A SPECIAL SHIPPING QUOTE. WE ADVISE THAT THE BEST TIME TO SHIP IS FROM OCTOBER TO MAY. DURING THE OUT OF DORMANCY PERIOD WHICH IS TYPICALLY MAY TO OCTOBER WE STRONGLY URGE TO PAY THE SHIPPING CHARGE FOR EXPRESS DELIVERY TO AVOID PLANT LOSS SHIPPING DURING THE OUT OF DORMANCY PERIOD CAN BE EXTREMELY STRESSFUL TO ANY LIVING PLANT. ON MOST OCCASIONS, PLANTS WILL SURVIVE THAT STRESS AND GO ON TO THRIVE. HOWEVER, OCCASIONALLY SOME WILL PERISH. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE TREES THAT WE DON’T PLANT, SO ONLINE SALES ARE AS IS. WE DO NOT SHIP TREES IN CONTAINERS/POTS AS TO AVOID EXCESSIVE SHIPPING CHARGES. WE SECURE TREE ROOTS IN LARGE PLASTIC BAGS PACKED WITH WET MEDIUM. IF YOU WISH TO SPECIFY A SHIP DATE, PLEASE INCLUDE A NOTE WITH YOUR ORDER. OTHER WISE IT WILL SHIP AS SOON AS WERE ABLE. WE DO NOT ACCEPT CANCELLATIONS ONCE AN ORDER IS PLACED. PLEASE KNOW WHAT YOU ARE ORDERING. SHIPPING TO ALASKA AND HAWAII IS EXTRA. OUR SHIPPING TIMEFRAME IS AN ESTIMATE NOT A GUARANTEE AS WE ARE AFFECTED BY WEATHER EVENTS, STAFFING ETC. LIKE US ON TIK TOK