Dawn redwood trees once were believed extinct. The towering trees have been quietly growing in Michigan for decades.

It was planted in 1954, part of a worldwide distribution of the species that was formerly believed to be extinct.

Compare that to the giant sequoia at 314 feet tall and 30 feet in diameter, and the coast redwood at 379 feet (or more) and 26 feet in diameter, according to the NPS. The oldest known dawn ...

Are you the owner of a big dawn redwood? It could be eligible for inclusion on the Michigan Big Tree Register. This sequoia species is known to grow up to 140 feet tall and 6 feet in diameter ...

Silvics: The dawn redwood is native to China’s Sichuan and Hubei provinces where it is found in low-lying areas near streams and rivers, hence the local nickname “water fir”. A versatile and ...

Here's what to know about spotting a dawn redwood in Michigan or planting your own. After the tree was discovered in China, the Arnold Arboretum at Harvard University funded the collection and ...

Kayaking through the Dawn Redwood Forest is not just a paddle through tranquil waters; it's a journey through time. These towering giants, relics of the past once believed to be lost to time, paint a ...