Species: Larix kaempferi

(lare'iks kem'fer-eye)

Larix kaempferi

Japanese Larch

Found on Course Walks

Birch, Larch, Magnolias and Nut Trees at Arboretum

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

Over 50 cultivars exist for this species although many of them are hard to find in the trade.

'Blue Dwarf', 'Blue Rabbit', 'Diana', 'Pendula', 'Wolterdingen'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 70' - 90' (25' - 40' spread)

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: openly pyramidal; slender pendulous branchlets

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 4a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

Environmental Other: Full sun; intolerant of shade, high pH soil

Moisture Tolerance: Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

more resistant to canker than L. decidua

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

native to Japan; medium to fast growth rate; best ornamental larch

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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