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

Filter by concern

Watering

Minimal watering; soil slightly moist.

Pruning

Structural pruning; remove damaged branches.

Wiring

Safe period to adjust or apply wires.

Pests Disease

Check for overwintering scale insects.

Winter Protection

Protect roots against sudden freezes.

Wound Management

Seal any large cuts made.

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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