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

including on Michigan State University's campus. In addition to their size, dawn redwoods — Metasequoia glyptostroboides — have a compelling history. Living as long as 2,000 years, the species ...

While the others both have natural ranges in California, the dawn redwood’s range is in China – but it wasn’t always that way. The history ... at Michigan State University, said Katie ...

It could be eligible for inclusion on the Michigan ... The history of the dawn redwood can be traced back more than 100 million years, according to the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University.

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