Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Miss Grace’ captivates with its elegantly weeping branches, setting it apart as a living sculpture within the garden.
This cultivar’s soft, gray-green foliage, which turns to a rich orange in the autumn, coupled with the striking visual interest of its peeling bark in winter, makes it a standout selection for any landscape. ‘Miss Grace’ not only embodies the gracefulness suggested by its name through its pendulous form but also offers a dynamic display of colour and texture throughout the seasons, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking a dramatic focal point in their garden designs.
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 gracefully cascading branches. The foliage deepens to a lovely soft green through summer, creating a living curtain of delicate texture. Autumn brings the real show, with the pendulous branches adorned in shades of amber, copper and bronze before the leaves fall.
The winter reveal is just as lovely, showing off the tree’s dramatic weeping form and beautiful fluted bark. The branches cascade downward in a fountain-like manner, creating an elegant silhouette against winter skies. This romantic, flowing form adds year-round interest and creates a striking focal point 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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