Trees

Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'WAH-08AG'

Amber Glow dawn redwood

Amber Glow dawn redwood. Photo: Feist, Michael - FunnyFence - catchthefuture / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0

Amber Glow is a golden dawn redwood selected from Gold Rush seedlings. Spring foliage opens with burgundy accents, becoming yellow as the season advances, then taking on orange tones before autumn needle drop. The deciduous crown exposes reddish-brown bark in winter, providing a second season of interest beyond its bright summer foliage.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Size: Height: 25 ft, supplier garden size, not ultimate size · Width: 15 ft, supplier garden size
Water: Moist, deep soil; tolerates occasional wetness
Hardiness: USDA zone 5 minimum

Sizes & prices

#15Dwarf Dawn Redwood 35' x 35'$209.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Landscape use & tree form

Form: Broad upright
Growth rate: Fast; 12+ inches/year (grower category)
Use: Deciduous specimen; golden-foliage focal point with space for a spreading crown.

Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Species is listed as deer resistant, not deer-proof.
Drought: Established species trees have moderate drought tolerance, but perform best with consistent soil moisture.
Wet soil: Tolerates occasional wetness; prefers deep, moist, well-drained soil.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Deciduous; yellow with orange autumn tones

Growing & care

Site: Avoid frost pockets; late growth can be damaged by early freezes.
Pruning: Little routine pruning is needed. Retain lower branches where space permits; remove them only for necessary clearance.
Soil: Deep, moisture-retentive, slightly acidic soil; tolerates clay and occasional flooding.
Issues: Avoid frost pockets: early freezes can injure late growth. Japanese beetles may damage foliage.

Sources & photo credits

Iseli Nursery

Royal Horticultural Society

NC State Extension

University of Minnesota Extension

www.udel.edu

University of Florida IFAS

Photo: Feist, Michael - FunnyFence - catchthefuture / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0; resized for web without enlargement. · CC BY-SA 2.0

Image notes: Amber Glow dawn redwood. Photo: Feist, Michael - FunnyFence - catchthefuture / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0; resized for web without enlargement.

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.