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 frequency slightly; allow topsoil to dry before watering again.

Fertilization

Continue regular feeding; reduce nitrogen if internodes are long.

Pruning

Clip back overly vigorous growth.

Wiring

Monitor existing wire for cutting; adjust if necessary.

Bud Shoot Management

Trim weak interior growth to open canopy.

Pests Disease

Check for spider mites in heat.

Development

Refine silhouette.

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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