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

Steady, increasing as weather warms.

Fertilization

Reduce nitrogen slightly to harden growth.

Repotting

Avoid unless emergency.

Pruning

Stop heavy shaping, focus on fine trimming.

Wiring

Remove or adjust tight wires.

Bud Shoot Management

Let new shoots harden.

Pests Disease

Keep air circulation strong to prevent fungal issues.

Summer Protection

Begin preparing for midday shading.

Wound Management

Avoid fresh cuts; infections easier in warmth.

Deadwood Carving

Not recommended in rising heat.

Propagation

Prep trays, tools, and hormone for cuttings.

Development

Pause major structural work.

Display

Brief periods OK if tree vigorous.

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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