Seasonal calendar · Taxus cuspidata 'Monloo'

Japanese Yew

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 frequency as dormancy breaks.

Fertilization

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

Repotting

Ideal window for root pruning and repotting older trees.

Pruning

Structural pruning ideal now before bud break.

Wiring

Wire early before lignification begins. Avoid cracking inner bark.

Bud Shoot Management

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

Pests Disease

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

Winter Protection

Gradual exposure to outdoor air.

Wound Management

Apply wound sealant to large cuts to prevent drying.

Deadwood Carving

Begin jin/shari while wood is still soft.

Development

Heavy styling and structural refinement begins.

Paths onward

This speciesJapanese YewBack 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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