Seasonal calendar · Chamaecyparis obtusa

Hinoki Cypress

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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Fertilization

Stop feeding for the year.

Repotting

Not advised.

Pruning

Second structural window opens before the tree slows down.

Wiring

Good fall wiring window while branches are still supple.

Bud Shoot Management

Done for the year.

Pests Disease

Inspect for scale and blight before winter.

Winter Protection

Plan winter wind shelter.

Wound Management

Minor work only.

Deadwood Carving

Good season for carving.

Propagation

Keep rooting cuttings sheltered.

Development

Review silhouette and plan next spring's work.

Display

Good season for shows.

Paths onward

This speciesHinoki CypressBack 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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