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 Summer
Watering
Daily watering often needed; monitor closely during heat waves.
Fertilization
Continue biweekly feeding with low-nitrogen fertilizer.
Pruning
Minimal pruning; avoid stress during high heat.
Wiring
Remove or adjust wire to prevent scarring.
Bud Shoot Management
Light trimming of coarse growth to preserve silhouette.
Pests Disease
Watch for fungal infections, mites, and leaf scorch.
Summer Protection
Provide mid-day shade and wind protection.
Development
Observe growth habits; avoid stress.
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
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  • 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 Summer
Watering
Daily watering often needed; monitor closely during heat waves.
Fertilization
Continue biweekly feeding with low-nitrogen fertilizer.
Pruning
Minimal pruning; avoid stress during high heat.
Wiring
Remove or adjust wire to prevent scarring.
Bud Shoot Management
Light trimming of coarse growth to preserve silhouette.
Pests Disease
Watch for fungal infections, mites, and leaf scorch.
Summer Protection
Provide mid-day shade and wind protection.
Development
Observe growth habits; avoid stress.
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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