3.3" Rare Fossil Pistillate Cone Metasequoia Dawn Redwood Oligocene Age MT COA
Location: Muddy Creek Formation, Beaverhead County, Montana
Weight: 4.9 Ounces
Dimensions: 3.6 Inches Long, 3.5 Inches Wide, 0.7 Inches Thick (Plate)
Cone And Stem Dimensions: 3.3 Inches Long, 0.6 Inches Wide
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
The item pictured is the one you will receive.
The Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia) is an extraordinary living fossil tree, with a lineage dating back to the age of dinosaurs. Fossil records show that Metasequoia once thrived in prehistoric forests across Asia, Europe, and North America, forming dense, humid woodland ecosystems. For millions of years, this remarkable genus was known only through fossil specimens, earning it the nickname “fossil tree”.
In 1944, living Dawn Redwoods were discovered in central China, revealing that this ancient conifer had survived dramatic climate changes and geological events. Both fossil and modern trees are deciduous conifers, shedding soft needles seasonally—a rare feature among cone-bearing trees.
Today, Dawn Redwoods are fast-growing trees with tall, straight trunks and elegant pyramidal crowns, reaching heights of up to 120 feet. Fossil Metasequoia specimens provide a unique glimpse into prehistoric forests, plant evolution, and ancient ecosystems, making them highly valued by collectors, educators, and museums interested in Earth’s deep botanical history.
