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

Monitor soil closely, especially on warm days; do not allow to dry out fully.

Fertilization

Continue balanced feeding every two weeks.

Pruning

Light pruning of strong growth to preserve silhouette.

Wiring

Adjust existing wires; avoid cutting into swelling branches.

Bud Shoot Management

Thin out congested shoots selectively.

Pests Disease

High vigilance for scale, spider mites; apply neem or insecticidal soap as needed.

Wound Management

Seal wounds from any major work promptly.

Deadwood Carving

Good time for detail refinement if weather stable.

Propagation

Softwood cuttings still viable.

Development

Fine-tune primary structure, focus on branch ramification.

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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