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

Filter by concern

Fertilization

Last light organic feeding.

Repotting

Not advised.

Pruning

Clean out dead interior shoots.

Wiring

Can begin planning fall wiring as heat eases.

Bud Shoot Management

Let shoots harden.

Pests Disease

Continue mite checks; watch for browning tips.

Summer Protection

Keep afternoon shade until the heat breaks.

Wound Management

Avoid late wounds.

Deadwood Carving

Possible once temperatures drop.

Propagation

Best window for softwood cuttings.

Development

Review balance and pad structure.

Display

Only in mild weather.

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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