Larix kaempferi
Japanese Larch

 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Bright green summer foliage); Gold (Golden yellow fall foliage)
 Fruit Notes:
Brown (Rosette-like cones; 1-1.5" dia.)
 Ultimate Height:
70-90 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
25-40 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils and is not tolerant of dry or chalky soils
 Range:
Japan
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Needles (1-1.5" long) are bright green above and dark green with 2 white bands beneath; in short spurs of 40 or more. The bright brown buds are resinous with fringed scales. Bark is scaly on young trees, becoming deeply fissured at maturity.
  Special Characteristics:
  • Bonsai 19
  • Park Tree 39
  • Fast Growth Rate 225
  • Notable Texture 278

    • Additional Information

    The Japanese Larch is a very large (up to 90' by 40'), conical, deciduous conifer with broad, horizontal branches. The bright green needles become an attractive golden-yellow in the fall. Should be given ample room to grow.

    3 Larix kaempferi found

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    Number Accession ID Location
    12009_13687*AHORTPARK
    22009_13688*AHORTPARK
    32009_13686*AHORTPARK
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