Dawn Redwood 1

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Dawn Redwood 1

Dawn Redwood

Dawn Redwood · Metasequoia glyptostroboides

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Tree facts

Acquired
2023-10-01
Training started
2022-10-01
Origin
2020-04-01
Last touched
2026-06-12
Container
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Style
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Size
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Exhibition-ready
No

Seedling gifted from Andy in Eastside PSBA Study Group.

Current care

Early Fall
Watering
Reduce watering as temperatures drop.
Fertilization
Switch to low-nitrogen fertilizer to harden growth.
Pruning
Remove unwanted summer shoots.
Wiring
Wire lignified wood; avoid flexible young shoots.
Pests Disease
Watch for early mildew and remove leaf litter.
Winter Protection
Begin planning cold protection setup.
Development
Evaluate structure post-season.
View full seasonal calendar →

Recent activity

6
  • 2026-06-12Fertilize
    BenchFertilized with liquid fertilizer.
  • 2026-03-28Prune
    Study GroupHard prune back for future taper.
  • 2025-10-23Observation
    BenchBench Photo
  • 2025-09-11Observation
    BenchBench Photo
  • 2025-07-19Observation
    Bench
  • 2024-03-10Repot
    BenchRepotted into a pond basket to grow it faster.
View full timeline →
  • Timeline
  • Photos
  • Story

Timeline

6 events

2026
  • 2026-06-12 21:33Fertilize
    Bench

    Fertilized with liquid fertilizer.

  • 2026-03-28 06:45Prune
    Study Group

    Hard prune back for future taper.

    • Dawn Redwood 1 — Prune — stereoscopic 3D
2025
  • 2025-10-23 07:45Observation
    Bench

    Bench Photo

    • Dawn Redwood 1 — Observation — 2025-10-23
  • 2025-09-11 13:53Observation
    Bench

    Bench Photo

    • Dawn Redwood 1 — Observation — 2025-09-11
  • 2025-07-19 21:48Observation
    Bench
    • Dawn Redwood 1 — Observation — 2025-07-19
    • Dawn Redwood 1 — Observation — 2025-07-19
    • Dawn Redwood 1 — Observation — 2025-07-19
2024
  • 2024-03-10 18:39Repot
    Bench

    Repotted into a pond basket to grow it faster.

Photos

March 2026

  • Dawn Redwood 1 — Prune — 2026-03-28 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D

October 2025

  • Dawn Redwood 1 — Observation — 2025-10-23

September 2025

  • Dawn Redwood 1 — Observation — 2025-09-11

July 2025

  • Dawn Redwood 1 — Observation — 2025-07-19
  • Dawn Redwood 1 — Observation — 2025-07-19
  • Dawn Redwood 1 — cover photoCover

Story

No story written yet.

Current care

Early Fall
Watering
Reduce watering as temperatures drop.
Fertilization
Switch to low-nitrogen fertilizer to harden growth.
Pruning
Remove unwanted summer shoots.
Wiring
Wire lignified wood; avoid flexible young shoots.
Pests Disease
Watch for early mildew and remove leaf litter.
Winter Protection
Begin planning cold protection setup.
Development
Evaluate structure post-season.
View full seasonal calendar →

Recent activity

6
  • 2026-06-12Fertilize
    BenchFertilized with liquid fertilizer.
  • 2026-03-28Prune
    Study GroupHard prune back for future taper.
  • 2025-10-23Observation
    BenchBench Photo
  • 2025-09-11Observation
    BenchBench Photo
  • 2025-07-19Observation
    Bench
  • 2024-03-10Repot
    BenchRepotted into a pond basket to grow it faster.
View full timeline →

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