Dawn Redwood is a fast growing tree genus in the conifer family Cupressaceae of which
Metasequoia glyptostroboides, is the only living species.
Dawn Redwood is a fast-growing tree to 25-45 m tall and 1 to 2 m trunk diameter in cultivation so far (There is potential to grow to even greater heights).
The leaves are bright fresh green and grow opposite, 1-3 cm long, turning a foxy red-brown in fall.
