- Watering
- Water sparingly; soil should dry slightly between watering.
- Fertilization
- Cease fertilization.
- Pruning
- Final pruning for shape and structure before dormancy.
- Wiring
- Last opportunity for wiring adjustments.
- Pests Disease
- Check for late-season pests.
- Wound Management
- Seal any new wounds.
- Development
- Encourage woody maturation.