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

Filter by concern

Watering

Increased demand. Water early or late to avoid evaporation.

Fertilization

Resume feeding monthly with lower nitrogen.

Pruning

Light maintenance. Do not defoliate.

Wiring

Wiring possible but less ideal as wood stiffens.

Bud Shoot Management

Pinch back elongated summer shoots.

Pests Disease

Monitor heat-stressed trees for pest buildup.

Summer Protection

Provide shade cloth to prevent needle scorch.

Deadwood Carving

Avoid power tools in heat; work in cool periods.

Propagation

Take semi-hardwood cuttings.

Development

Encourage compact growth. Maintain structure.

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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