35-Year-Old Dawn Redwood Bonsai Grown by Gerald Rainville – Rare Pre-Bonsai with Museum-Worthy Taper
35-Year-Old Dawn Redwood Bonsai Grown by Gerald Rainville – Naturalistic Pre-Bonsai
This 17” Dawn Redwood, styled by J. Romano on August 21, 2025, has a compact, naturalistic silhouette with textured trunk and flowing branch placement.
Why This Tree Matters
- Grown by Gerald Rainville – Heritage and age built into the trunk.
- True Dawn Redwood – Deciduous conifer with seasonal foliage.
- 35+ Years Old – Mature proportions in a smaller frame.
- Naturalistic Form – Balanced, free-flowing canopy.
- Rare Early Access – Compact size, full of character.
Tree Details
- Species: Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides)
- Age: 35+ years
- Styling: Styled by J. Romano (August 21, 2025)
- Pot: Toko grow pot
- Dimensions: 17” tall x 15” wide x 7” pot
- Photographed August 27, 2025
- Ships from our Massachussetts nursery
Delivery Options
Free Delivery to Bonsai Nationals (Rochester, NY – September 2025):
Make a note during checkout to pick up your tree at the event:
- Select Local Pickup at checkout
- In the comment box, write: “Bonsai Nationals”
- If no comment is included, pickup will default to NEBG (Bellingham, MA)
Shipping Available Nationwide:
Select shipping at checkout. Standard rates apply.
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.
Every tree is one-of-a-kind. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.
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.