Seasonal calendar · Tsuga canadensis

Canadian Hemlock

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

Begin regular watering as buds swell. Don’t allow roots to dry.

Fertilization

Start weak acid-based feeding as new growth emerges.

Repotting

Primary repotting time, before candles extend.

Pruning

Remove downward/inward growth before push. Avoid hard cuts.

Wiring

Wire primary and secondary branches before they stiffen.

Pests Disease

Watch for woolly adelgid; treat early.

Winter Protection

Begin transitioning out of cold frame.

Wound Management

Use cut paste on large wounds only.

Deadwood Carving

Initial jins can be done on dead twigs.

Development

Early styling and shaping begin here.

Paths onward

This speciesCanadian HemlockBack 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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