Seasonal calendar · Fagus sylvatica

Copper Beech

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

Increase slightly as buds swell.

Fertilization

Begin weak feeding after bud break.

Repotting

Primary window before leaf break.

Pruning

Structural pruning ideal now.

Wiring

Apply primary wiring before leaf out.

Bud Shoot Management

Manage vigorous shoots early.

Pests Disease

Monitor for aphids and early fungal threats.

Winter Protection

Phase out protection gradually.

Wound Management

Seal pruning cuts early to prevent drying.

Propagation

Grafting or root cuttings possible.

Development

Foundation-setting season.

Paths onward

This speciesCopper BeechBack 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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