- Watering
- Adjust downward; avoid overwatering as temps drop.
- Fertilization
- Apply final zero-nitrogen fertilizer if needed.
- Repotting
- Still inappropriate.
- Pruning
- Light clean-up; remove spent growth.
- Wiring
- Can begin fall wiring; tree still flexible.
- Bud Shoot Management
- Done.
- Pests Disease
- Clean foliage and inspect for scale, blight.
- Winter Protection
- Stage protection for upcoming freezes.
- Wound Management
- Minor work OK.
- Deadwood Carving
- Very good season—cool, dry wood workable.
- Propagation
- Nothing new started.
- Development
- Review silhouette and pad structure.
- Display
- Good season for local shows.