One of our favorite trees, the Dawn Redwood is from Central China and was only discovered in 1941. All specimens relate to this Chinese population. Really beautiful and delicate needles grow in spring and turn gold in autumn, then drop and return again to glory in spring. Don't be afraid to grow it in a big pot - we have four foot redwoods in pots and they will grow happily like this - but keep well watered in summer. Fully hardy. Makes a superb bonsai tree.

This is the part of species preservation we like to see. Here a very rare plant was brought into cultivation and now is spread nationwide for the enjoyment of everyone. This species is safe and sound, and is a very attractive tree.

The Dawn Redwood makes a great specimen, or in clumps, and also as a border or fence line tree. The Dawn Redwood is a redwood, but the foliage is more lacey looking than the other two redwoods, and in the fall, the Dawn Redwood will turn red-yellow like a maple, aspen, or birch tree, but the Dawn Redwood is a deciduous conifer tree!