Dawn Redwood 3

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Dawn Redwood 3

Dawn Redwood

Dawn Redwood · Metasequoia glyptostroboides

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Tree facts

Acquired
2024-10-01
Training started
2024-10-01
Origin
2022-04-01
Last touched
2026-06-13
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

7
  • 2026-06-13Observation
    Back YardPulled weeds and Irish moss. Found a baby Ginkgo from some cuttings I put in a c…
  • 2026-06-12Fertilize
    BenchFertilized with liquid fertilizer.
  • 2026-03-28Prune
    Study GroupCut back to promote better shape later
  • 2025-10-23Observation
    BenchBench Photo
  • 2025-09-11Observation
    BenchBench Photo
  • 2025-07-19Observation
    Bench
  • 2025-04-27Repot · Prune
    BenchMoved from multiple seedling pots to a pond basket together
View full timeline →
  • Timeline
  • Photos
  • Story

Timeline

7 events

2026
  • 2026-06-13 14:51Observation
    Back Yard

    Pulled weeds and Irish moss. Found a baby Ginkgo from some cuttings I put in a couple months ago. One took!

    • Dawn Redwood 3 — Observation — 2026-06-13
    • Dawn Redwood 3 — Observation — stereoscopic 3D
    • Dawn Redwood 3 — Observation — 2026-06-13
  • 2026-06-12 21:33Fertilize
    Bench

    Fertilized with liquid fertilizer.

  • 2026-03-28 05:17Prune
    Study Group

    Cut back to promote better shape later

    • Dawn Redwood 3 — Prune — 2026-03-28
    • Dawn Redwood 3 — Prune — 2026-03-28
    • Dawn Redwood 3 — Prune — 2026-03-28
2025
  • 2025-10-23 07:25Observation
    Bench

    Bench Photo

    • Dawn Redwood 3 — Observation — 2025-10-23
  • 2025-09-11 13:53Observation
    Bench

    Bench Photo

    • Dawn Redwood 3 — Observation — 2025-09-11
  • 2025-07-19 21:47Observation
    Bench
    • Dawn Redwood 3 — Observation — 2025-07-19
    • Dawn Redwood 3 — Observation — 2025-07-19
    • Dawn Redwood 3 — Observation — 2025-07-19
    • Dawn Redwood 3 — Observation — 2025-07-19
  • 2025-04-27 19:01RepotPrune
    Bench

    Moved from multiple seedling pots to a pond basket together

Photos

June 2026

  • Dawn Redwood 3 — Observation — 2026-06-14
  • Dawn Redwood 3 — Observation — 2026-06-14
  • Dawn Redwood 3 — Observation — 2026-06-14
  • Dawn Redwood 3 — Observation — 2026-06-14 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D
  • Dawn Redwood 3 — Observation — 2026-06-14

March 2026

  • Dawn Redwood 3 — Prune — 2026-03-28
  • Dawn Redwood 3 — Prune — 2026-03-28
  • Dawn Redwood 3 — Prune — 2026-03-28

July 2025

  • Dawn Redwood 3 — Observation — 2025-07-19
  • Dawn Redwood 3 — Observation — 2025-07-19
  • Dawn Redwood 3 — Observation — 2025-07-19
  • Dawn Redwood 3 — cover photoCover

Story

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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

7
  • 2026-06-13Observation
    Back YardPulled weeds and Irish moss. Found a baby Ginkgo from some cuttings I put in a c…
  • 2026-06-12Fertilize
    BenchFertilized with liquid fertilizer.
  • 2026-03-28Prune
    Study GroupCut back to promote better shape later
  • 2025-10-23Observation
    BenchBench Photo
  • 2025-09-11Observation
    BenchBench Photo
  • 2025-07-19Observation
    Bench
  • 2025-04-27Repot · Prune
    BenchMoved from multiple seedling pots to a pond basket together
View full timeline →

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