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

Maintain consistent watering. Adjust for warm, dry spells.

Fertilization

Reduce nitrogen slightly to harden growth before summer.

Pruning

Tip prune new shoots to encourage back budding and tighter growth.

Wiring

Continue wiring if not yet done. Remove any wires that may cut into soft tissue.

Bud Shoot Management

Selective shoot pinching to manage shape.

Pests Disease

Leaf miners and powdery mildew may appear—treat preventatively.

Summer Protection

Start preparing shade cloth if long hot periods are expected.

Wound Management

Let small wounds air heal unless exposed to pests.

Propagation

Softwood cuttings viable in controlled conditions.

Development

Refine silhouette and continue structure.

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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