These trees grow forever, but start slowly. At the end of the cold stratification period, keep pot covered in plastic wrap or in a baggie and place in a warm, sunny spot. Keep soil consistently moist, but not soaking wet. Plant in rich soil just below the surface cover your pot with plastic wrap and a rubber band, or place in a baggie. Soak in warm water for 24 hours, (a thermos is ideal) then cold stratify for 30 days in the fridge. Seeds are very small and germination is slow. Hardy in zones 4-9, Redwoods prefer a temperate location with foggy mornings, but do fine in drier climates., even indoors. It's become a cluster that's so tall I can't see the top. The grove outside my window was a Christmas tree 50 years ago. Redwood grows quickly to 75'-100' or taller and about 20' wide, an excellent shade tree if you have the room. In 1941 it was re-discovered in China and brought to North America, where it thrives today in dense forests along the California coastline. It dates from prehistoric times and was thought to be extinct. We will contact you within 3 working days of receipt of your order to confirm that your order will be ready.Įnglish Woodlands, Burrow Nursery, Cross in Hand, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 0UG Tel 01435 862 992.Dawn Redwood is a living fossil. When you order on this website you will be asked if you would like to collect and if so when is your preferred collection date.
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If the revised charge is not acceptable you will of course be free to cancel or vary your order.Ĭlick and Collect Orders can normally be collected from our nursery within a few days of your order. In these situations we reserve the right to alter the charge and will contact you with details. The delivery charges shown will apply in most situations. Occassionaly, it may not be possible for us to deliver certain products to a particular location for the cost shown. Please call the office if you require further infomation 01435 862992 Out of stock items will go on back order and we will notify you when available and confirm a delivery date with you. Middle-aged Metasequoia glyptostroboides: Dawn.
However we will always endeavour to meet your preferred delivery date. Lightning protection is recommended for older trees since they usually grow taller than most others. Delivery of items in stock will normally be within 3 weeks of your order but we often deliver much sooner - orders delivered by carrier will often be within a few days, whereas delivery by our own transport will be 1 to 3 weeks depending on location. Trees should be securely staked to prevent them from rocking and breaking off new root growth.ĭelivery We will contact you within 3 working days of your order to confirm a delivery date and to discuss any special delivery requirements. Take care not to over or under water - you can tell by feeling the soil to see if it is dry.
They will require watering during the first summer to prevent the ground from drying out. Take care to plant at the correct depth so that the surface of the rootball is at the same level as the ground. They will not be harmed by frost but do not attempt to plant them in the ground when they, or the ground, are frozen. Again, protect them from being blown over. If you receive the plants during the winter then they can be kept until early spring before planting with occasional watering to prevent them drying out. If you receive the plants during the spring or summer when they will be growing, then it will be best to plant within a week or two making sure that the plants are kept well watered in the containers until planting and also that they are protected or supported to prevent them from blowing over and damaging branches. Container plants will keep, if necessary, for many months in their containers prior to planting.
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