Dawn Redwood
Arbor walk #73, Treekeeper ID #2196
This conifer relative of the impressive sequoia redwoods is named after MO Botanical gardens director Dr. Raven and founder Henry Shaw. It has feather-like leaves and grows quickly in wet soils. The cultivar is different from normal Dawn Redwoods in that it has a pyramidal growth pattern, deeply furrowed bark, has better resistance to common leaf-disease, and low branching. These trees can grow to mature heights of 70 to 100 feet tall.
| Common Name | Dawn Redwood |
|---|---|
| Latin Name | Metasequoia glyptostrobodies |
| Indigenous Name(s) | |
| Cultivar/Variety | ‘Raven’ |
| Commercial Name | SHAW’S LEGACY |
More about Tree #73:
Data on the space around this tree
More about the Dawn Redwood in general:
Relationship of Metasequoia glyptostrobodies to other species in the Arboretum