Diana Japanese Larch
Larix kaempferi 'Diana'
SKU
05256
Contorted branches make this smaller-growing larch a striking accent in the landscape. Soft, twirled blue-green needles turn golden yellow in the fall before dropping, leaving a bare, twisted corkscrew-like form. Makes a wonderful focal point as a single tree. Attractive when planted with dark green conifers and shrubs for color contrast. Deciduous.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly, when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | LAR-iks KAYMP-fer-ee |
|---|---|
| Lore | The cones of Larix Kaempferi have reflexed scales which give a rosette appearance, almost like the petals of a hybrid tea rose, and are perhaps the easiest and most reliable way to distinguish this species from L. decidua. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall, 5 to 7 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Growth Habit | Weeping |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Specimen, Windbreak |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Fall Color, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly, when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
| Companion Plants | Red Maple (Acer rubrum); Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo biloba); Azalea (Azalea); Canadian Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) |
Thrives in rich, neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained soils with consistent moisture. Prefers cold winter, cool summer climates. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
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