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

Start light organic feeding once new growth shows.

Repotting

Best window opens as tips show signs of growth; never bare-root.

Pruning

Structural pruning before the flush; preserve green on every branch.

Wiring

Best time for heavy bends and wiring; watch old branches for cracking.

Bud Shoot Management

Begin thinning crowded shoots to admit light.

Pests Disease

Watch for tip blight after wet weather; treat with fungicide if it appears.

Winter Protection

Wind shelter can ease as hard frosts pass.

Wound Management

Seal large cuts; hinoki will not regrow from bare wood.

Deadwood Carving

Light work possible; avoid wet wood.

Propagation

Air layers can be started.

Development

Set the basic branch structure and pad direction.

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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