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Originally Posted by Snarkie
As for the dawn redwood, I would love to hear more about it. Maybe see some pics. I am pretty much the leading authority in the world on that tree, so if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. Click on the bottom link in my sig and peruse the site. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via the Contact link. And please, don't cut any branches off! Low branches are what cause the dawn redwood to develop that huge, contorted bole that makes it so unique. From ground level to approximately 7 feet, any branch will cause the tree to grow a huge canker around each branch. That is how the dawn redwood develops that huge, grotesque base.
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I planted it about 5 years ago I guess. It was around 6 ft tall at the time. It hasn't really grown as much as was expected. It might be around 10-12 ft now. Although the trunk of the tree has enlarged greatly. I have a field out back that likes to flood in the spring, so I figured either that or a cypress would be ok to plant in the area. Menards had them for sale, and I picked one up for maybe $70? We had a real bad winter/spring about 3 yrs ago? And not only did the flood freeze, the top of the tree died off as well. It has since shot up a new shoot at the top which has grown nicely.
My only issue at the moment other than growth rate, would be some animal is shredding the bottom of the trunk, taking slivers of the bark off. I've not seen what is doing it, so have no clue. I can only assume a squirrel is using it for their nest. I'll have to take a few pics tomorrow and get the actual sizing of height width and circumference of the trunk.
The only branches that I have trimmed off have been ones that were broke due to weather.
I also wanted to mention. I have seen quite a few redwoods around this area. There are a few across town that are massive!