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

Frequent but adjust to avoid root rot.

Fertilization

Feed every 2 weeks.

Pruning

Pinch back strong leaders to maintain profile.

Wiring

Remove or adjust old wire.

Defoliation

Not appropriate for larch.

Bud Shoot Management

Continue shoot thinning to promote fine ramification.

Pests Disease

Mildew may appear in humid conditions.

Summer Protection

Prepare shade netting for heatwaves.

Wound Management

Monitor healing.

Propagation

Continue softwood cuttings.

Development

Encourage fine branch structure.

Display

Now ideal if tree is full and balanced.

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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