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

Water thoroughly in warm, dry periods.

Fertilization

Final spring fertilization round.

Pruning

Light cleanup and refinement pruning.

Wiring

Check wire tension. Branches may harden quickly.

Pests Disease

Monitor for fungal needle blight. Maintain airflow.

Summer Protection

Consider partial shade in heat waves.

Deadwood Carving

Continue carving while wood is fresh.

Development

Refinement work only. Avoid heavy stress.

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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