I have a friend who passed away 3 years ago who was from California and a coastal redwood was planted for him in memorium but it died over the past year. I've suggested to others that a Dawn Redwood would do better here in VA, I've seen plenty of them available and growing here but the west coast redwoods are not available in local nurseries here, and it's rare to see one of these planted anywhere here. I was just seeking an explanation if you have any to explain to the others for the memorium. Thanks.