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

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Watering

Reduce frequency slightly as temps drop. Maintain even moisture.

Fertilization

Apply final round of low-nitrogen fertilizer to promote hardening.

Pruning

Structural pruning can begin again as sap flow slows.

Wiring

Wire lignified summer growth. Tree enters setting phase.

Pests Disease

Clean up leaf debris and monitor for fungal pathogens.

Summer Protection

Remove shade cloths entirely.

Wound Management

Seal cuts to avoid fungal ingress.

Deadwood Carving

Can resume carving with care.

Propagation

Take semi-hardwood cuttings if temperatures allow.

Development

Reassess silhouette for refinement.

Display

Display may resume briefly with autumn color if present.

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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