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Japanese larch [2] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Japanese larch [2]

Larix kaempferi 'Blue Dwarf'

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Genus: Larix
Family: Pinaceae

About this plant

'Blue Dwarf' is a deciduous, dwarf shrub attaining an ultimate height and spread of around 1.5m. Short leaves, held on red shoots, emerge a soft green in spring becoming blue-green in summer before turning golden-yellow in autumn

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any deep, well-drained soil but prefers slightly acidic soils

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by grafting

Pests

Adelgids may be a problem

Diseases

Generally trouble free but can be affected by honey fungus and phytophthora

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensCottage InformalPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years