Seasonal calendar · Acer macrophyllum

Bigleaf Maple

The year for this species, phase by phase — what to watch and what to do as the season turns.

  • Late Dormancy02-15–03-10
  • Early Spring03-11–04-15
  • Mid Spring04-16–05-10
  • Late Spring05-11–05-31
  • Early Summer06-01–06-30
  • Mid Summer07-01–08-10
  • Late Summer08-11–08-31
  • Early Fall09-01–09-30
  • Mid Fall10-01–10-31
  • Late Fall11-01–11-15
  • Early Winter11-16–12-31
  • Mid Winter01-01–01-31
  • Late Winter02-01–02-14

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Watering

Maintain even moisture; soil warms—might need daily watering in pots.

Fertilization

Feed every 2–3 weeks with balanced bonsai fertilizer.

Bud Shoot Management

Trim long shoots after first flush to promote ramification.

Pests Disease

Monitor for caterpillars and scale insects.

Paths onward

This speciesBigleaf MapleBack to the folio — care sheet and year-wheel.The yearThe CalendarAll thirteen phases across every species at once.ReferenceThe Species LibraryA folio for every species the garden knows.
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