Seasonal calendar · Larix kaempferi

Japanese Larch

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

Daily or as needed; larch hates drying out.

Fertilization

Light feeding with low nitrogen.

Pruning

Only tip pruning if needed.

Wiring

Avoid—branches are brittle under heat stress.

Bud Shoot Management

Allow buds to rest.

Pests Disease

High risk of spider mites and mildew.

Summer Protection

Shade netting advisable.

Wound Management

Do not create wounds in extreme heat.

Deadwood Carving

Delay until cooler months.

Propagation

Attempt layering.

Development

Maintain silhouette only.

Display

Limit exposure; avoid hot venues.

Paths onward

This speciesJapanese LarchBack 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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