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

Regular organic feeding through the flush.

Repotting

Still workable in the first part of this window if tips are only starting to move.

Pruning

Pinch new shoots at about 2.5 cm by hand.

Wiring

Continue, but check tightness as shoots grow.

Bud Shoot Management

Pinch and thin for even density; keep interior lit.

Pests Disease

Inspect for aphids, scale and early mites; keep good airflow.

Wound Management

Avoid new wounds; healing is slow.

Deadwood Carving

Acceptable but not ideal.

Propagation

Air layers can continue.

Development

Guide pads and secondary branches.

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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