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, check weekly.

Fertilization

Stop all feeding.

Pruning

Remove residual weak shoots.

Wiring

Can wire lignified wood.

Defoliation

Not needed—larch will drop naturally.

Bud Shoot Management

Observe bud health.

Pests Disease

Final pest check before winter.

Winter Protection

Set up cold frame or mulch protection.

Wound Management

Ensure all cuts sealed.

Deadwood Carving

Good time for carving before freeze.

Propagation

Stratify seeds if collected.

Development

Halt refinement.

Display

Final autumn show.

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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