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

Minimal, only to prevent desiccation.

Repotting

Prepare tools and soil mix if repotting is needed.

Pruning

Plan for structural pruning soon.

Wiring

Inspect old wiring for potential bite.

Bud Shoot Management

Monitor buds for early signs of swelling.

Pests Disease

Check for overwintering pests in bark and soil.

Winter Protection

Maintain shelter from deep freeze; roots are vulnerable.

Wound Management

Treat any old wounds if healing was poor.

Deadwood Carving

Safe to carve deadwood on dormant wood.

Propagation

Prepare materials for spring cuttings.

Development

Review development goals and timelines.

Display

Avoid displaying during dormancy.

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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