1.1" Rare Fossil Pistillate Cone Metasequoia Dawn Redwood Oligocene Age MT COA

Oligocene Age 33 - 23 million years ago

The Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia) is a rare living fossil tree with origins dating back to the age of dinosaurs. Fossil records show it once dominated prehistoric forests across Asia, Europe, and North America. Believed extinct for millions of years, living specimens were discovered in central China in 1944, confirming their remarkable survival. Both fossil and modern trees are deciduous conifers, shedding needles annually. Today, Dawn Redwoods grow rapidly into tall, pyramidal trees reaching 120 feet. Fossil specimens provide a tangible link to prehistoric forests, ancient climates, and plant evolution, making them highly valued by collectors, educators, and museums interested in Earth's botanical history.