Tree · Cupressaceae family
Dawn redwood
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
In short a 10-second read
in the wild up to 114.8 ft
spacing 14 ft 9⅛ in
Where to plant and how much to water
Sun, soil and water.
It grows best in full sun, in average to moist soil.
Sun
Soil
Watering
Frost
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (69 in).
Plant 14 ft 9⅛ in apart.
Reaches maturity in about 20–50 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
Through the year.
Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Planting
container plant: March–April, October–November; bare-root: March–April, October–November; root-balled: March–April, October–November
Feeding
May–June
Feeding
Nutrition.
up to 0.18 oz/sq ft a year, if the soil needs it · May–June
Pests and diseases
Common problems and what to do.
The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.
No serious pests or diseases
The source lists no significant problems.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
Does dawn redwood tolerate shade?
No, it needs full sun.
How much space does dawn redwood need?
At maturity 14 ft 9⅛ in–32.8 ft wide and 65.6 ft–114.8 ft tall; recommended spacing 14 ft 9⅛ in.
Sources (14) Checked 24 October 2026
- api.gbif.org 2
- plants.ces.ncsu.edu
- missouribotanicalgarden.org
- vdberk.com
- rhs.org.uk 2 3
- hgic.clemson.edu
- lwg.bayern.de
- plants.usda.gov
- Invasive plant lists — this species is not on them: Slovakia, Czechia, Germany
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