The dawn redwood is a deciduous conifer native to China, known for its growth and large, conical shape, reaching heights of 70-100 feet. Its fern-like foliage emerges light green in spring, turns dark ...

If you didn't know any better, you might look out over the forested valley at the edge of the Oakland hills and fail to notice Old Survivor among its fellow redwoods. It's a bit taller than the others ...