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

Water only if soil is completely dry. Monitor for freeze-thaw cycles in container.

Pests Disease

Inspect for scale and spider mites overwintering. Treat with dormant oil spray if needed.

Winter Protection

Keep protected in cold frame or unheated shelter to avoid root freeze.

Development

Plan structural changes. Yews tolerate heavy work in spring.

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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