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

Increase watering as temperatures rise and buds swell.

Fertilization

Apply mild organic fertilizer once bud break begins.

Repotting

Ideal window for repotting before leaves emerge fully. Prioritize trees in development.

Pruning

Root pruning should be accompanied by canopy reduction to balance vigor.

Wiring

Wiring can resume after repotting. Watch for wire bite as growth accelerates.

Bud Shoot Management

Pinch strong terminal buds to balance growth energy.

Pests Disease

Start preventive copper-based sprays for fungal issues. Watch for aphids.

Winter Protection

Remove winter protection incrementally as lows stabilize above freezing.

Wound Management

Apply cut paste to large cuts made during repotting or structural pruning.

Deadwood Carving

Continue carving if not done; complete before sap flow increases.

Propagation

Begin hardwood cuttings early in this window under mist if attempting.

Development

Key period for structural shifts. Use repotting to refine nebari and root spread.

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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