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

Maintain regular watering; reduce slightly if heat drops.

Fertilization

Resume full-strength feeding for root building.

Pruning

Prune for refinement if growth has slowed.

Wiring

Last chance to wire before lignification for the year.

Pests Disease

Clean foliage and monitor for fungal buildup.

Summer Protection

Remove shade gradually if cooling begins.

Development

Focus on refining branch pads.

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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