Seasonal calendar · Buxus

Boxwood

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

Gradually increase as buds begin swelling.

Fertilization

Start balanced fertilizer post bud-break.

Repotting

Ideal repotting window; gentle root pruning recommended.

Pruning

Light shaping; remove undesirable growth early.

Wiring

Ideal wiring period; branches are pliable.

Bud Shoot Management

Pinch new shoots to encourage branching.

Pests Disease

Monitor closely for aphids and psyllids.

Wound Management

Seal fresh pruning cuts promptly.

Propagation

Softwood cuttings viable now.

Development

Develop branch structure.

Paths onward

This speciesBoxwoodBack 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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