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

Reduce gradually; avoid soggy soil.

Fertilization

Last heavy feeding of the year.

Pruning

Prune dead or damaged growth.

Wiring

Light wiring of hardened branches.

Bud Shoot Management

Allow buds to harden for winter.

Pests Disease

Needle cast and fungal diseases possible.

Winter Protection

Prepare storage setup for winter.

Summer Protection

Remove shade cloths.

Wound Management

Begin sealing off wounds for winter.

Deadwood Carving

Resume light work.

Propagation

Collect seeds for stratification.

Development

Pause active refinement.

Display

Brilliant yellow display period.

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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