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

Filter by concern

Watering

Consistent; avoid waterlogging.

Fertilization

Balanced organic fertilizer every 10–14 days.

Pruning

Refine branch structure if not done earlier.

Wiring

Monitor wired branches for swelling.

Bud Shoot Management

Pinch soft tips to control elongation.

Pests Disease

Monitor for mildew and aphids.

Wound Management

Seal any new pruning wounds.

Development

Encourage branch ramification.

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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