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

Daily check for moisture. Don’t let dry out.

Fertilization

Continue feeding every 2 weeks with slow-release or organic fertilizer.

Pruning

Pinch back new growth for finer ramification.

Wiring

Adjust or remove wire to avoid scarring on soft wood.

Bud Shoot Management

Direct energy by thinning overly dense new buds.

Pests Disease

Check undersides for spider mites, especially during dry spells.

Propagation

Take hardwood or semi-ripe cuttings late in this phase.

Development

Maximize ramification and secondary branching.

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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