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

Little to none in the heat; keep any feeding light.

Repotting

Do not repot.

Pruning

Minimal; pinch only stray shoots.

Wiring

Remove any wire that is marking the bark.

Bud Shoot Management

Stop active shoot management.

Pests Disease

Peak spider-mite season — rinse foliage undersides and inspect weekly.

Summer Protection

Afternoon shade and air movement during heat waves.

Wound Management

Do not cut unless essential.

Deadwood Carving

Avoid.

Propagation

Take softwood cuttings toward the end of this window.

Development

Hold steady; no major work.

Display

Not recommended in heat.

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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