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 consistent moisture without saturation.

Fertilization

Feed every two weeks with balanced fertilizer.

Pruning

Light shoot pruning to shape growth.

Wiring

Continue wiring secondary branches.

Bud Shoot Management

Thin and guide new growth as needed.

Pests Disease

Watch for needle blight, treat early.

Development

Encourage elongation of selected leaders.

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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