Diana Japanese Larch
Larix kaempferi 'Diana'
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly, when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
Botanical Pronunciation | LAR-iks KAYMP-fer-ee |
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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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