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Gold Rush Dawn Redwood

Golden Fernlike Foliage
Upright Specimen Form
Bronze Fall Color

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Gold Rush Dawn Redwood

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Gold Rush Dawn Redwood

Gold Rush Dawn Redwood is a striking deciduous conifer with soft, fern-like golden foliage, a pyramidal outline, and warm autumn color. This distinctive specimen tree brings bright seasonal contrast to large sunny landscapes, open lawns, and spacious garden focal points.

Why choose Gold Rush Dawn Redwood?

Choose Gold Rush Dawn Redwood for the rare combination of conifer texture and deciduous seasonal color. Its airy, golden foliage glows through spring and summer, then shifts toward bronze and copper tones before dropping in fall. A strong central leader and upright pyramidal habit give it a formal, architectural presence, while its fast-growing nature makes it especially useful where a bold specimen tree is desired. It is best suited to roomy landscapes where its mature height and graceful branching can be fully appreciated.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Ogon’ Gold Rush
Common Name: Gold Rush Dawn Redwood
Plant Type: Deciduous conifer tree
Growth Habit: Upright, pyramidal, fast-growing specimen tree

Gold Rush Dawn Redwood Additional Information

Gold Rush Dawn Redwood is grown primarily for its luminous golden foliage and elegant, layered branching. Unlike evergreen conifers, it is deciduous, dropping its soft needles in fall after developing attractive bronze to copper seasonal tones. The fine-textured foliage creates a light, feathery effect that contrasts beautifully with darker evergreens, broadleaf shrubs, stonework, and open lawn.

This cultivar is ideal as a large specimen tree, estate planting, pond-side feature, or dramatic focal point in sunny landscapes with adequate room. Mature trees develop a strong trunk, distinctive reddish-brown bark, and a stately shape with age. It prefers consistent soil moisture and is especially handsome in deep, fertile ground. Pruning is usually minimal; focus on maintaining a single central leader when young and removing damaged or poorly placed branches during dormancy.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Gold Rush Dawn Redwood in full sun with plenty of space for mature growth. Choose deep, moist, well-drained soil, and set the root flare at or slightly above the surrounding grade.

2. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system. Once established, provide supplemental water during dry spells, especially in hot weather or sandy soils.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch over the root zone to help conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature. Keep mulch pulled back from the trunk.

4. Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring as needed to remove broken, crossing, or crowded branches. Young trees may benefit from light training to preserve a strong central leader.

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FAQs

How big does Gold Rush Dawn Redwood get?
Gold Rush Dawn Redwood can become a large landscape tree, commonly reaching around 50 feet tall or more with a narrower pyramidal spread. Final size depends on age, soil, moisture, and growing conditions.
What color is Gold Rush Dawn Redwood foliage?
Its foliage emerges bright golden to chartreuse and keeps a warm yellow-green glow through the growing season. In fall, the foliage typically turns bronze, copper, or amber before dropping.
Where should I plant Gold Rush Dawn Redwood?
Plant it where it has full sun, consistent moisture, and room to mature. It works best as a large specimen tree, lawn focal point, or feature near ponds and spacious garden beds.

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Tall Growth
Full Sun
Seasonal

Mature Height	Large: Up to 30 ft or more
Mature Spread	20+ ft
Growth Rate	Fast
Botanical Name	Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Gold Rush'
Bloom Time	Non Flowering
Deer Resistant	Usually
Flower Color	Non Flowering
Family	Cupressaceae
Hardiness Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#2 Container

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Growing Zones 4-8 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -30)

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