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

Water sparingly; keep rootball just moist.

Repotting

Only in late dormancy before buds swell.

Pests Disease

Watch for fungal issues in storage.

Winter Protection

Shelter from hard frost and drying winds.

Deadwood Carving

Safe time for carving while sap is low.

Display

Avoid display; let tree rest.

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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