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About Dawn Redwood
Dawn Redwood is a large, fast-growing, deciduous, pyramidal evergreen tree that grows up to 100' tall with attractive, feathery foliage. It prefers moist, deep, well-drained soils that are slightly acidic. Dawn Redwood was discovered during a plant expedition into remote China in the 1940s.
Taxonomy
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Metasequoia
Cupressaceae
Pinales
Also known as
Dawn redwood

How to care for Dawn Redwood

How often to water your Dawn Redwood

every 9
Dawn Redwood needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Finding light for Dawn Redwood in your home

a window
Dawn Redwood love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Atlanta, Georgia ā .
Dawn Redwood does not tolerate low-light š«.

How to fertilize Dawn Redwood

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dawn Redwood after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Dawn Redwood is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Dawn Redwood prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Dawn Redwood requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Dawn Redwood does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Dawn Redwood is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.
Growth Pattern
Dawn Redwood will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Dawn Redwood can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
The seeds of Dawn Redwood can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.
Care Summary for Dawn Redwood
Dawn Redwood
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Atlanta, Georgia, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
