Seasonal calendar · Quercus chrysolepis

Canyon Live Oak

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

Monitor daily. Use chopstick method to gauge soil. Provide humidity trays if needed.

Fertilization

Withhold fertilizer during heat waves to avoid root burn.

Pruning

Minimal pruning; allow energy storage. Maintain form if needed.

Wiring

Remove wires that have started to bite. Do not apply new wiring.

Bud Shoot Management

Let tree rest. Avoid forcing new growth.

Pests Disease

Watch for fungal leaf spot from overhead watering. Increase airflow.

Summer Protection

Maintain shade. Watch for sun scorch on older leaves.

Wound Management

Only minor cleaning of callus areas.

Propagation

Continue air layering if started earlier.

Development

Rest phase. Maintain health.

Paths onward

This speciesCanyon Live OakBack 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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