Scientific Name
Larix kaempferi

Common Name
Japanese larch

Hardiness Zones: 5-7
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Site Requirements: Sun; well drained soil
Texture: Fine
Form: Open pyramidal; slender pendulous branches
Height: 50 to 70’
Width: 25 to 40’
Leaf: 1 to 1.3" narrow, sea green leaves; 2 white stripes on underside; yellowish gold fall color
Flower/Fruit: 1 to 1.5" cones
Comments: Easy to transplant; dislikes shade; not drought tolerant; bark peels off in long strips
Cultivars: --
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