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Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve

of Medford Leas

November 26, 2017 – Dawn Redwood

Dawn Redwood

Dawn Redwood, Metasequoia glyptostroboides, is one of just a few deciduous conifers. On the Medford Campus, you can view them at the corner of Medford Leas Way and Bridlington Way, and on the Lumberton Campus, you are greeted by these trees on the left as you enter the community. This specimen is known for its rapid growth in a pyramidal shape, growing to 75-100’ tall. At this time of the season, we are thankful for the special treat of the orange and golden colors of the needles.