Saflax Dawn Redwood

The Dawn Redwood is considered a fossil among trees and can grow up to 50 m tall. It was long thought to be extinct and was only rediscovered in China in 1948.

Our tips:

• Stratify seeds before sowing - place in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for one week
• Then let the seeds soak in lukewarm water for two days
• Light germinator - do not cover seeds with soil, but only press them down lightly
• Cover the cultivation container with cling film and provide air holes to protect the soil from drying out
• Remove the film every two to three days for about two hours to prevent mould formation
• Place the cultivation container in a bright and warm place at 15 to 20°C
• Keep the soil surface moist but not wet
• Grows into a large tree - be sure to take this into account when planting out and choosing a location!
• Water sufficiently in dry summer months, as the tree is not deep-rooted
• Dip young plants in water once a week until the root ball is saturated
• Frost-resistant down to -32°C; however, only once the trunk has lignified up to a height of 15 cm in the lower area