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

Filter by concern

Watering

Adjust downward; avoid overwatering as temps drop.

Fertilization

Apply final zero-nitrogen fertilizer if needed.

Repotting

Still inappropriate.

Pruning

Light clean-up; remove spent growth.

Wiring

Can begin fall wiring; tree still flexible.

Bud Shoot Management

Done.

Pests Disease

Clean foliage and inspect for scale, blight.

Winter Protection

Stage protection for upcoming freezes.

Wound Management

Minor work OK.

Deadwood Carving

Very good season—cool, dry wood workable.

Propagation

Nothing new started.

Development

Review silhouette and pad structure.

Display

Good season for local shows.

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.
Mossy Spot · PNW · Zone 8bgrow slowly
Mossy Spot❧The Species Library❧Sawara Cypress❧Seasonal calendar
72° Clear · Mid SummerSign in