Seasonal calendar · Juniperus chinensis 'Kishu Shimpaku'

Chinese Juniper

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

Increase watering as buds swell; avoid waterlogging.

Fertilization

Begin light feeding with low-nitrogen fertilizer.

Repotting

Best window for root pruning and repotting.

Pruning

Remove any winter dieback, shape with caution.

Wiring

Begin structural wiring if tree responds well to repotting.

Pests Disease

Check for spider mites; they reappear early.

Winter Protection

Wind protection still necessary.

Wound Management

Seal large wounds post-prune.

Deadwood Carving

Suitable time for carving older jins/shari.

Propagation

Root semi-hardwood cuttings if desired.

Development

Transition to growth phase.

Paths onward

This speciesChinese JuniperBack 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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