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How can you tell when it's time to repot an evergreen?

9 years ago

I know spring is the appropriate time to repot but are there any visual/physical indicators? For instance, you can tell when deciduous species can be repotted when you see buds begin to emerge. Is there any sort of indicator with evergreens or do you go by go by time of year and steadily rising temperature?

I'm in Brooklyn, NY Zone 7b.

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hemlock140 Zone 8B
9 years ago
Though they remain green all year, evergreens still have a dormancy period, and in spring start to put out new growth. They are also subject to stress or death when transplanted in hot or below freezing weather. With my evergreen bonsai and potted pre-bonsai conifers, I repot in spring when the candles have extended but the new needles are still held tight against the candle.
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