Seasonal calendar · Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Dawn Redwood

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 watering gradually as buds begin to open.

Fertilization

Begin light feeding with balanced fertilizer as growth starts.

Repotting

Ideal time for repotting before active growth surge.

Pruning

Complete any structural pruning before full leaf-out.

Wiring

Wire early before bark hardens; avoid damaging swelling buds.

Bud Shoot Management

Pinch strong buds to encourage even branching.

Pests Disease

Monitor for aphids and fungal blight as humidity rises.

Winter Protection

Remove protection gradually.

Wound Management

Seal larger wounds from pruning or wiring.

Propagation

Take softwood cuttings late in this phase.

Development

Set branch structure and apex direction.

Paths onward

This speciesDawn RedwoodBack 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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