Larix kaempf. 'Magic Gold' - 30-40 CM C3

Description
The Japanese larch 'Magic Gold' (Larix kaempferi) is a small shrub that grows broad and compact and usually reaches a height of around 1.5 metres and a width of around 1.5 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are greenish-yellow in colour. They turn a beautiful golden yellow in autumn. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Larix leptolepis.

Bulletpoints
* Very decorative * attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning

Leaves
Very decorative. The Japanese larch 'Magic Gold' is deciduous. Its needles are greenish yellow. Japanese larch 'Magic Gold' turns a bright golden yellow in autumn.

Bark
Red-brown, scaly bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese larch 'Magic Gold' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese larch 'Magic Gold' is a small shrub that grows broadly and compactly. It usually reaches a height of 1.2 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 40 - 50 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Fruit
Brown, rosette-shaped cones. The young cones have a yellow colour.

Use
Solitary, grave, small/front garden

Root
Larix kaempferi 'Magic Gold' is a deep-rooting plant.