A 1952 dawn redwood set in a Chinese-themed garden at Manchester University's Fallowfield grounds. By arrangement or open days.
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- 20 Jun 2026
- Access note
- University of Manchester living plant collection/research station in Fallowfield; not freely open — access by arrangement with the manager plus occasional free open days
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Canopy Weather Safety
High Winds Advisory
Avoid standing beneath mature conifer crowns during storms or high winds. Follow site closure notices and move to clear ground if canopy branches are moving heavily.
Bark Photography
Low-Angle Light
Low-angle morning and late-afternoon sunlight reveals rich fibrous bark texture and distinctive red coloration.
Estate Approach
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Estate roads often feature narrow single-track lanes and low overhanging boughs. Verify vehicle clearance before setting off.
In the Forest
Tree Radar for iPhone
Designed for use when cellular reception is weak or unavailable. Directional compass points directly toward recorded tree coordinates under dense canopy.
Redwood species here
Best in autumn: the dawn redwood is deciduous, and its foliage turns a foxy copper-red before falling — often the finest time to visit.
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About this place
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The Firs Botanical Grounds is the University of Manchester's living plant collection and environmental research station in Fallowfield, on what was once Sir Joseph Whitworth's garden. Its dawn redwood, planted in 1952, stands within a small Chinese-themed garden that nods to the species' origins in China. Not freely open — visit by arrangement, or on occasional free open days.