Miss Grace Weeping Dawn Redwood

Miss Grace Weeping Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Miss Grace')

Miss Grace Dawn Redwood offers the elegant texture of dawn redwood in a slimmer, more space-conscious form that fits tighter landscapes than the species. It grows with a strong upright presence, adding height and structure while keeping the footprint narrower, which is ideal for property lines and vertical accents. The soft, bright green foliage creates an airy canopy that cools the space without making it feel heavy. In fall, the needles turn warm coppery tones before dropping cleanly, giving you a fresh seasonal reset and an attractive winter silhouette.

Distinctive Features

This deciduous conifer is valued for its narrower, more upright habit, pairing the fast growth and refined, feathery foliage of dawn redwood with a more controlled shape. The foliage sits on delicate branchlets that give a fern-like texture, while the tree maintains a strong central leader and a clean, architectural outline. Mature size can still be substantial over time, often reaching 30 to 50 feet tall with a tighter spread around 10 to 15 feet, making it a strong option when you want a tall tree but need to manage width.

Growing Conditions

• Sun: Full sun for best growth and a full, balanced form.
• Soil: Adaptable to many soils, including moist soils, but it performs best in evenly moist, well-drained ground.
• Water: Water regularly during establishment, then provide consistent moisture, especially during hot or dry periods.
• USDA Zones: Zones 5 to 8.
• Deer: Deer may browse young growth, so protect young trees where pressure is high.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Use as a focal point where a tall, narrow tree can frame views and add vertical structure without taking over the space.
• Screening: Plant in a row for tall, seasonal screening when you need height but have limited width.
• Vertical Accent: Add as a strong vertical element near driveways, along fences, or at the edge of large beds.
• Property Line Planting: Fits narrower planting zones where a broad shade tree would crowd structures or paths.
• Moist Sites: Performs well near ponds or low areas where soil moisture is more consistent.

Low Maintenance Care

• Planting: Give room for mature height and plant away from overhead lines, while taking advantage of its narrower spread.
• Mulching: Apply a mulch ring to stabilize soil moisture and reduce weeds, keeping mulch off the trunk.
• Pruning: Prune minimally, removing only dead or damaged branches, since the tree naturally maintains a strong leader and form.
• Watering: Deep water consistently during the first two seasons and during drought to support rapid, healthy growth.
• Site Selection: Choose full sun and adequate moisture to keep foliage full and the habit strong.

Why Choose Miss Grace Dawn Redwood?

• Narrow Habit: Provides tall, vertical presence while keeping a tighter footprint than standard dawn redwood.
• Fast Growth: Builds height and structure quickly for screening and landscape impact.
• Airy Texture: Feathery foliage creates a refined look and a light canopy feel.
• Seasonal Change: Coppery fall color and clean winter drop add reliable seasonal interest.
• Design Flexibility: Works as a vertical accent, a property line tree, or a tall screen in larger plantings.

If you want the look of dawn redwood but need a more space-smart shape, Miss Grace Dawn Redwood is a strong choice. It delivers the same soft texture and seasonal color, with a narrower form that makes it easier to place in designed landscapes.