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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Repotting

Prepare soil, tools and pots; wait for the tips to move.

Pruning

Plan structural work for just before growth.

Wiring

Can resume with care once hard freezes pass.

Pests Disease

Resume inspections as pests wake.

Winter Protection

Keep protection in place until frosts ease.

Deadwood Carving

Still safe.

Development

Plan the coming season's work.

Display

Wait for spring.

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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