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

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

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

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

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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