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

Filter by concern

Watering

Daily watering required, sometimes twice in hot spells.

Fertilization

Continue balanced feeding. Avoid overfeeding.

Pruning

Pinch extending shoots to maintain shape.

Bud Shoot Management

Control apical dominance by tip pinching.

Pests Disease

Spider mites and adelgids active. Use horticultural oil with care.

Summer Protection

Filtered light or shade cloth essential in midafternoon.

Propagation

Take cuttings early in this phase.

Development

Push for fine foliage pads and backbudding.

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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