One-Of-A-Kind Dawn Redwood
Incredible Branching. Honest Taper. Ready for Your Touch.
This Dawn Redwood has been lightly pruned to reveal its strong trunk line and natural taper—no branch selection yet—so you can make the big artistic calls. With cool lateral shoots and great vigor, it’s primed for a clean pad structure and a refined apex on your timeline.
Why It Stands Out
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Structure to build on: Straightforward leader with abundant branches for easy selection and layering.
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Fast, forgiving grower: Dawn Redwood backbuds readily and responds beautifully to clip-and-grow.
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Seasonal show: Fresh green in spring/summer, rich copper tones in fall—classic deciduous conifer drama.
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Display friendly: Proportions suit a graceful upright with layered pads and subtle negative space.
Styling Notes
Select primary branches at each level, reduce extras, and start building pads. Keep internodes tight with regular pinching; wire young shoots while still flexible. Aim for a tapered, triangular silhouette that showcases the trunk.
Tree Details
- Species: Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides)
- Height: 33.5" (measured from soil)
- Spread: 26.5"
- Pot: 13" unglazed ceramic pot
- Photos: Taken August 14, 2025
The exact tree pictured is the one you’ll receive.
Delivery Options
- Free Delivery to Bonsai Nationals (Rochester, NY – September 2025): Select Local Pickup at checkout and write “Bonsai Nationals” in the comment box. If no comment is included, pickup defaults to NEBG (Bellingham, MA).
- Shipping Available Nationwide: Securely shipped direct from our Massachusetts nursery. Standard rates apply.
Please Note
- Trees are sold as-is.
- All sales are final — no refunds or exchanges.
- Buyer assumes care responsibility upon pickup or delivery.