Botanical name
Larix kaempferi
Other names
Japanese larch, Pseudolarix kaempferi, Larix leptolepsis
Genus
Larix
Species
- kaempferi – L. kaempferi is a large evergreen tree withsoft, blue-green, long, linear leaves, slightly purple twigs and and pale brown cones with bent tips in autumn.
Native to
Japan
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Rounded
COLOUR
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Gold in Autumn
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Adelgids , Aphids , Pine shoot moth , Sawflies
Specific diseases
Pine needle cast
General care
Propagation methods
Grafting
WHERE TO GROW
Larix kaempferi (Japanese larch) will reach a height of 20m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in free-draining soil in any aspect.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
