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
—
Style
—
Size
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Exhibition-ready
No

Seedling gifted from Andy in Eastside PSBA Study Group.

Current care

Mid Fall
Watering
Water only when surface begins to dry.
Fertilization
Discontinue feeding.
Pruning
Remove dead twigs and unnecessary growth.
Wiring
Wire coniferous portions for winter setting.
Pests Disease
Clean around base to prevent overwintering pests.
Winter Protection
Move to cold frame or sheltered location soon.
Development
Document seasonal changes.
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

Mid Fall
Watering
Water only when surface begins to dry.
Fertilization
Discontinue feeding.
Pruning
Remove dead twigs and unnecessary growth.
Wiring
Wire coniferous portions for winter setting.
Pests Disease
Clean around base to prevent overwintering pests.
Winter Protection
Move to cold frame or sheltered location soon.
Development
Document seasonal changes.
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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