To see photos of these trees with all of their needles on, see Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). Parting view of the Metasequoia at Phipps.
Many gardeners, with enough space, are pleased to add a fast growing shade tree with such a venerable past.
It is beginning to be sold in many specialty garden centers. Though Metasequoia is considered endangered, it is finding its niche in cultivated gardens. The red-tint of the left over needles comes through when it is seen just above the red Christmas decor on the entrance railing. Metasequoia is considered a fast growing tree. Longwood Gardens contains one that is a bit older than these at Phipps, and is therefore a bit taller. Some of the oldest known Metasequoias in China reach 160 feet. The mature height of a Dawn Redwood tree is thought to be 100 feet, though there are very few old specimens in cultivation. The area around it is designed as summer borders with daylilies and ornamental grasses, so it has little winter interest past this amazing tree. Phipps has a pair of Metasequoias this one is on the left as you face the conservatory. Additional information on Metasequoia glyptostroboides can be found on the link: USDA / NRCS Plants. Cold Stream Farm supplies Dawn Redwood trees which are grown as bare root seedlings and transplants and sold both wholesale and retail with no minimum order. These tree have wonderfully interesting branching and bark and also possesses the rare tree experience of being deciduous conifers, so I knew they would be worth seeking out, even in the nose-biting cold. Wildlife: The Dawn Redwood provides winter cover for birds, small mammals and deer. While I enjoyed the flowers inside, I also was eager to catch a glimpse of their Dawn Redwood trees ( Metasequoia glyptostroboides) outside the beautiful old glass conservatories. My family and I traveled to Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh, PA again this winter for their Christmas flower show. Thompson & Morgan strives to ensure that all its plants are delivered to you in the perfect condition for planting.Dawn Redwood, Metasequoia glyptostroboides, in winter. Please see our Delivery page for further details, and more information on different charges that may apply to certain destinations.įor more information on how we send your plants please visit our Helpful Guide on plant sizes. Large items may incur a higher delivery charge - this will be displayed in your shopping basket. Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £6.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered. Autumn colour is excellent and even the winter silhouette is very attractive with its massive, fluted trunk and strong horizontal branches. Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £5.99. Fast growing, with a dense, feathery texture, a stand of dawn redwoods creates an effective summertime visual screen and windbreak in just a few years. Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above.