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

Maintain even moisture. Avoid overhead watering new shoots.

Fertilization

Increase frequency. Organic slow-release preferred.

Repotting

End of safe window. Avoid if candles elongate.

Pruning

Refine silhouette lightly if needed.

Wiring

Adjust or remove if biting occurs.

Bud Shoot Management

Allow shoots to extend fully.

Pests Disease

Check undersides of foliage weekly.

Propagation

Softwood cuttings can begin late in this phase.

Development

Push fine ramification with shoot control.

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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