35-Year-Old Dawn Redwood Bonsai Grown by Gerald Rainville – Rare Pre-Bonsai with Museum-Worthy Taper
This 22” Dawn Redwood, styled by P. Olson on August 23, 2025, shows powerful twisting deadwood contrasted with lush fresh growth. Its mature trunk taper and commanding presence make it one of the most dramatic of the batch.
Why This Tree Matters
- Grown by Gerald Rainville – Four decades of bonsai mastery reflected in rugged age and character.
- True Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) – Deciduous conifer with stunning seasonal foliage.
- 35+ Years Old – Mature bark and bold taper that can’t be replicated in younger stock.
- Incredible Trunk Movement – A strong twist of deadwood rising into balanced branching.
- Rare Early Access – Styled but not yet refined, offering the collector a chance to continue its journey.
Tree Details
- Species: Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides)
- Age: 35+ years
- Styling: Styled by P. Olson (August 23, 2025)
- Pot: Plastic training pot
- Dimensions: 22” tall x 14” wide x 9.5” deep
- Pjotogra[phe August 27, 2025
- Ships from our Massachussetts Nursery
For Serious Collectors Only
These are professional-grade pre-bonsai. If you’re ready to invest in something rare, aged, and full of potential—this is your opportunity.
Please Note
- Trees are sold as-is
- All sales are final – no refunds or exchanges
- Buyer assumes care responsibility upon pickup or delivery
About Gerald Rainville
Gerald Rainville was one of Canada’s most respected bonsai growers. With nearly four decades of experience growing Japanese Black Pines, Shimpaku Junipers, and Dawn Redwoods, his trees reflect a deep understanding of age, structure, and harmony. His work continues to inspire professionals across North America—and these Dawn Redwoods are among his rarest and most refined legacy offerings.
Learning Resources and Bonsai Tree Care Guides:
Bonsai trees are not all the same - and neither is their care. Read our specific care sheets for individual bonsai species. Read the Bonsai Care Guides
Shipping Bonsai Trees:
Bonsai trees are generally shipped on Mondays & Tuesdays to avoid having them stay in the boxes for any extra time over the weekends.
Shipping Non-Tree Items
All non-bonsai items such as bonsai pots and bonsai supplies are shipped within 48 hours of receiving payment. Most orders are shipped either the same day or the next day, depending on the time of day the order is received.
Important Guidelines:
** We cannot ship to a FPO, APO, P.O. Box or to locations in Alaska, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hawaii or anywhere internationally.
** All Bonsai are shipped direct from the nursery and may ship separately from other items purchased via the Bonsai Outlet.
** If extreme weather is expected, we may delay shipping your Bonsai tree to guarantee a healthy arrival; in such a case we will contact you. We are shipping living trees and must be conscious of the temperature conditions to the delivery address, as well as, while in transit. That said, we reserve the right to hold the tree(s) to guarantee a healthy delivery. We will Hold Your Tree Until It is Safe to Ship.
