Miss Grace Dawn Redwood

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

Miss Grace Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Miss Grace') is a unique weeping form of the ancient dawn redwood, prized for its elegant cascading branches and fine, feathery foliage. Unlike the upright habit of the species, this cultivar grows with a soft, pendulous structure that can be trained into a graceful central leader or allowed to sprawl into a low, mounding specimen. Its soft texture and flowing habit make it an eye-catching centerpiece in both traditional and modern landscapes.

Distinctive Features

'Miss Grace' produces soft green, fern-like needles that emerge in spring, turn a rich medium green in summer, and then shift to warm copper tones in fall before dropping for winter. Its finely textured foliage and weeping form lend it a distinctly elegant appearance throughout the growing season. Left untrained, it forms a cascading, ground-hugging mass; when staked, it creates a narrow, weeping silhouette that can reach 10 to 15 feet tall over time.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; tolerates clay and occasional wet conditions
• Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture, especially in hot, dry periods
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Graceful weeping habit stands out in formal or naturalistic designs
• Water Features: Perfect next to ponds, streams, or rain gardens
• Specimen Planting: Excellent for lawn islands, courtyards, or entryways
• Mixed Borders: Adds movement, texture, and contrast to upright plants
• Training Projects: Offers creative flexibility for espalier or staked form

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Keep evenly moist during establishment; prefers steady moisture thereafter
• Pruning: Train to desired form in early years; minimal maintenance once established
• Fertilizing: Feed with compost or a balanced fertilizer in early spring
• Mulching: Mulch to retain soil moisture and moderate root temperatures
• Disease Resistance: Rarely affected by pests or diseases

Why Choose Miss Grace Dawn Redwood?

• Weeping Elegance: Cascading branches offer a graceful, sculptural form
• Seasonal Beauty: Lush green foliage turns brilliant copper in fall
• Adaptable Growth: Can be trained as a vertical accent or grown as a low, spreading feature
• Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and manage once established
• Focal Point: A dynamic and refined statement plant for standout gardens

Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Miss Grace' combines soft texture, dramatic form, and year-round appeal into a captivating garden feature. Whether allowed to trail or trained upright, this weeping dawn redwood adds distinctive elegance to any landscape.