Japanese Larch. A large coniferous tree with purplish red stems in winter. Soft pale grey-green needle-like leaves with cones produced in spring. Max Height 30m. Max Spread 4m to 6m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Larix kaempferi
A large coniferous tree with purplish red stems in winter. Soft pale grey-green needle-like leaves with cones produced in spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Larix |
|---|---|
| Species | kaempferi |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Japanese Larch |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 30m |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Spread | 4m, 6m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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