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

Increase as buds swell; avoid waterlogging.

Fertilization

Begin light feeding with low-nitrogen fertilizer.

Repotting

Prime window for repotting before new growth emerges.

Pruning

Do heavy pruning now before sap flow increases.

Wiring

Wire primary and secondary branches before buds open fully.

Bud Shoot Management

Pinch strong apical buds to balance energy.

Pests Disease

Aphids and spider mites may begin appearing.

Winter Protection

Remove gradually as temps stabilize.

Wound Management

Seal cuts from major pruning.

Deadwood Carving

Continue as needed before sap starts running.

Propagation

Graft or root softwood cuttings.

Development

Encourage branch refinement; set branch angles now.

Display

Avoid until growth emerges and tree is stable.

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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