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

None.

Repotting

Not advised.

Pruning

Light clean-up only; no heavy cuts.

Wiring

Fall structural wiring; leave loose enough for winter.

Bud Shoot Management

None.

Pests Disease

Clear debris from the pot surface; watch for blight in wet weather.

Winter Protection

Stage wind and freeze shelter.

Wound Management

Use cut paste on larger cuts.

Deadwood Carving

Very good window.

Propagation

Protect cuttings from first frosts.

Development

Step back and plan spring changes.

Display

Attractive; foliage may take on a light bronze tone.

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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