Discovered as a unique witches’-broom mutation within The Dawes Arboretum, Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Daweswood Tawny Fleece’ boasts a rounded to slightly conical habit that is both graceful and striking.
This cultivar’s bronze needles, especially vibrant when exposed to bright light, offer a warm, inviting glow to the garden, transitioning through the seasons with a captivating display of colour.
Expected to achieve a manageable size of 4-6 feet in both height and width over a decade, ‘Daweswood Tawny Fleece’ is ideal for those seeking a medium-sized focal point that combines the timeless beauty of the dawn redwood with unique colouration and form.
It’s important to know that these trees are deciduous, dropping their leaves in late autumn and remaining bare until early spring. This makes them quite different from other redwoods, but offers a wonderful display through the year.
Spring begins with fresh, lime-green feathery leaves unfurling along the branches. The foliage deepens to a lovely soft green through summer, creating gentle, dappled shade beneath. Autumn brings the real show, with the entire tree glowing in shades of amber, copper and bronze before the leaves fall.
The winter reveal is just as lovely, showing off the tree’s elegant shape and beautiful fluted bark. The branches sweep upwards in a natural pyramid, creating a striking silhouette against winter skies. This neat, architectural form means it works well even in smaller gardens.
Dawn Redwoods are easy to grow and maintain. They prefer moisture-retentive soil but will cope with most conditions once established. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in a spot with enough space for their eventual height. They’re hardy throughout Britain and don’t mind exposed sites. Water regularly in the first few years and add a thick mulch around the base each spring. No regular pruning is needed as they naturally form an elegant shape.
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