Larix kaempferi - 30-40 CM

Description
The Japanese larch (Larix kaempferi) is a large tree that grows sprawling and broad and usually reaches a height of around 30 metres and a width of around 15 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are blue-green 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
* Attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * Cannot be built over

Leaves
The Japanese larch is deciduous. Its needles are blue-green. Japanese larch 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 has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese larch is a spreading and broadly growing large tree with a translucent crown. It usually reaches a height of 25 - 30 m and is approx. 10 - 15 m wide. As a rule, it 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

Root
Larix kaempferi is a deep-rooting plant.