Easy to grow

Japanese larch

Larix kaempferi 'Stiff Weeping'

Overview

The Japanese larch is an ornamental conifer tree. It has an elegant, weeping habit and features bright green needles in summer. In fall, the foliage exhibits a range of vivid yellow and orange hues. This hardy evergreen is a popular choice for planting in windy, cold areas and will reach heights of up to 90 feet. Its bark is gray-brown in color and deeply furrowed. The Japanese larch could be a striking addition to a garden and is capable of tolerating a variety of soils, including acidic and dry.

Care Guide

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Watering

Average — every "7-10" days.

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Light

full sun, part shade.

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Temperature

Hardiness zone 4-7.

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Pruning

Best pruned in February.

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Propagation

Cutting, Grafting Propagation, Layering Propagation, Seed Propagation, Tissue Culture

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