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

Water regularly as leafing out accelerates.

Fertilization

Increase feeding; use balanced fertilizer.

Repotting

Finish any urgent repots early in this phase.

Pruning

Light pinching to guide shape.

Wiring

Wire tertiary branches; monitor existing wire for bite.

Bud Shoot Management

Remove weak shoots from crowded areas.

Pests Disease

Monitor for fungal infections on new shoots.

Wound Management

Check healing, apply cut paste if necessary.

Deadwood Carving

Avoid during active growth.

Propagation

Begin softwood cuttings.

Development

Focus on balancing growth and silhouette.

Display

Possible if tree is strong and 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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