This tree contains an abundance of lush foliage that forms upwards in a conical shape. This tree is unique in that it closely resembles members of the pine family, but is deciduous. Every year, the Dawn Redwood turns from green to brown before losing its needles for the winter. This conflicting appearance and behavior is a characteristic shared by the stunning and iconic Larch. The bark of this tree is reddish brown and can be peeled away in long strips. The wood inside the trunk is a red orange color, which contributes to its name.
Image by John Pozniak, Wiki Creative Commons
Foliage
Foliage begins as green, and turns brown in the fall. “Feathery” in nature, and expansive.
Seeds or Cones
Small cones with long stems - note the unique pattern on these cones, far different than a typical cone in size and shape
All illustrations by A.S. Longman
Did you know?
This tree was thought to be extinct for millions of years, only to be discovered by a Chinese forester in 1944. Today, the Dawn Redwood is one of the most commonly spread trees in the Northern hemisphere.
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