Scientific Name
Pseudolarix amabilis

Common Name
Golden-larch
Hardiness Zones: 4-7
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Slow
Site Requirements: Sun; prefers light, well drained soil but grows in heavy clay; air pollution tolerance
Texture:  --
Form: Open spreading branches; broad spread with age
Height: 20 to 40’
Width: 15 to 25’
Leaf: 1.5 to 2.5" alternate leaves; emerald green needles turn bluish green; arranged in whorls; red gold fall color
Flower/Fruit: Blue green cones turn golden brown in fall
Comments: --
Cultivars: --
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