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

Slightly increase as day length improves.

Repotting

Prepare tools and substrate. Repotting starts next phase.

Pruning

Evaluate structure. Mark branches for removal next phase.

Pests Disease

Spray dormant oil if pests noted earlier.

Winter Protection

Keep covered if temps drop below freezing.

Development

Begin transitioning tree from dormancy with environmental cues.

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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