Seasonal calendar · Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Boulevard'

Sawara 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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Watering

Daily or more in extreme heat; monitor container dryness.

Fertilization

Continue light feeding; avoid nitrogen-heavy fertilizers.

Repotting

Do not repot in this phase.

Pruning

Minor tip trimming only.

Wiring

Remove wires if biting in; bark can scar easily now.

Bud Shoot Management

Stop active shoot management.

Pests Disease

Red spider mites and fungal blight common—treat promptly.

Summer Protection

Maintain shade during peak heat hours.

Wound Management

Do not cut unless essential.

Deadwood Carving

Avoid—wood dries too fast and tools can slip.

Propagation

Monitor cuttings; root development begins.

Development

Maintain health; no major interventions.

Display

Not recommended.

Paths onward

This speciesSawara 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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