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 likely required. Sensitive to drying out.

Fertilization

Maintain feeding to support foliage development.

Pruning

Candle pinching begins late in this phase for refinement.

Wiring

Avoid excessive bending of brittle growth.

Bud Shoot Management

Pinch back overly vigorous shoots.

Pests Disease

Watch for rust or fungal spotting in humid weather.

Summer Protection

Provide partial shade midday.

Display

Delicate foliage can make for an attractive late spring display.

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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