Japanese Yew

Taxus cuspidata 'Monloo'

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Increase watering frequency as dormancy breaks.

Start balanced feed (e.g., 10-10-10) to stimulate new growth.

Ideal window for root pruning and repotting older trees.

Structural pruning ideal now before bud break.

Wire early before lignification begins. Avoid cracking inner bark.

Monitor for bud swelling; pinch new shoots if internodes extend.

Monitor for needle blight or aphids. Spray preventive fungicide if necessary.

Gradual exposure to outdoor air.

Apply wound sealant to large cuts to prevent drying.

Begin jin/shari while wood is still soft.

Heavy styling and structural refinement begins.