Dawn Redwood - Zone 5A Maine
Jeff Singleton
2 years ago
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A few pics of a my 2 Dawn Redwoods here in Zone 5A Maine.....3 years in the ground....transplanted to these new locations in Spring of 2020.
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ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
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Dawn Redwood dried out. Help.
Comments (14)Similar to dendo, I do not water frequently. Frequent watering has been shown in scientific studies to reduce root growth compared to water-stressed plants. I can provide at least one study if you are interested. I planted several dawn redwoods a couple yrs back. They went through 2 yrs of record drought. I thought some were dead after the 2nd year. I even did the bark scratch test and they looked gone - for some reason on dawn redwoods that test is not as reliable. I started to dig one up that I was sure was dead and found a huge root system had developed. That tree is now thriving. Another interested tidbit I will share from a conversation last week with a forester I work: I mentioned how most of my trees survived the long drought with very little rain. He was not surprised. He mentioned their root system is likely superb compared to well water trees. He told me how he had planted some red cedars and was watering weekly for quite a while. He left for a couple weeks, came back and they were all turning brown. He was confident is was due to the fact the roots were not developing nearly as fast due to his frequent waterings (similar to how lawn grass roots fail to develop with frequent waterings). I would give a good watering now and then not water again unless you go 2-3 weeks without rain. You will not notice a lot above ground growth the first couple years, but the roots will take off. Starting in year 3 or 4 you will reap the benefits with unbelievable above ground growth. Yes, if you water a lot the first couple years, you will see more above ground growth but this will limit root growth. Root growth is much more important than above ground growth the first couple years for newly planted trees. Also, don't give up if you think a small tree is dead. Give it until at least the next spring before digging up. John...See MoreNeed rose recommendations for zone 5a
Comments (7)Here's the website for North Creek Farm. Suzy Verrier is an expert on old roses that will grow in Maine, but as I recall also has some of the newer roses as well. I know that North Creek isn't close to you, but she does mail order. If you visit the website, the plants are listed under "Gardening Shed" which seemed an odd place to put them. Her roses are all unfussy types. Here is a link that might be useful: North Creek Farm...See MoreDawn Redwood
Comments (23)My Ogon grows almost as fast as my species tree. I have it in a better drained area and just a bit of shade. My species tree did not need staked, none of them in pots either. My Ogon did. Maybe because it was planted in an area filled with dead white ash roots. Ogon seems more narrow and, now mind you I have not seen a mature one, seems to have a less interesting trunk. BUT, boy is it an attention getter with its foliage! Mine's foliage is excellent quality all year. It does not burn on me. MAYBE further south but not herr. The overall effect for Ogon in fall isn't quite as good as the species IMO but any individual decidious stem can be extremely unique and pleasing. I am happy it is up close to the house where I notice them. My two are not paired up. They are 180 feet apart. I guess if I put one on each side of the driveway I'd want a matched set. Its neat having different trees though. Of side interest. I have been able to root 2 of ~12 cuttings from my species tree. I was 0 of 10 off my Ogon this year....See MoreDawn redwood zone 9
Comments (30)For what it's worth, pretty much this whole discussion still applies, and bald cypress make fine bonsai as well. And the shoots turning orange may just be the wood seasoning and hardening off. If you are wanting a dawn redwood, you can grow them pretty easy from seed and they get big fast (I have some over a foot tall that were seedlings this spring). If you know of a mature coning specimen (college campuses usually have a few), snag some fallen cones in the late winter. Get a lot. The seeds are mostly unviable, but you get a lot of seeds per cone. Germinate in baggies and transplant out. Damping off can be a problem, but you'll probably have more seedlings than you know what to do with if you got enough seeds....See More
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2 years agoL Clark (zone 4 WY)
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2 years agoJeff Singleton
2 years agoJeff Singleton
2 years agoThe grouping of Ogon Dawn Redwoods at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens was incredible. There must have been at least a dozen trees....all looked healthy and were getting quite large!
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2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoDawn Reds display a decent Winter silhouette. And just you wait..., growth rate is un-feakin'-believable! Like nothing you've ever seen before! Happy Holiday. This one came mail order several years ago, now it keeps the bamboo grove behind it in check..., if not, check mate!
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