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

Water less frequently but do not allow roots to dry out.

Pruning

Finish any major structural changes before hard frost.

Wiring

Monitor wire placement; remove tight wires.

Pests Disease

Remove fallen leaves to prevent overwintering pests.

Winter Protection

Begin planning protection setup.

Wound Management

Keep cuts dry. Fungal prevention sprays may be applied.

Deadwood Carving

Last chance before winter.

Development

Tree enters dormancy; minimize intervention.

Display

Possible short-term display indoors only.

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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