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

Further reduce; water only when necessary.

Fertilization

Cease feeding by mid-month.

Pruning

Structural cleanup only; no hard cuts.

Wiring

Begin fall wiring now.

Pests Disease

Preventative fungicide applications if needed.

Winter Protection

Begin setup of cold frames or move to sheltered locations.

Wound Management

Avoid major work now.

Deadwood Carving

Final window for carving before winter sets in.

Development

Wind down; no new interventions.

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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