Pseudolarix amabilis
golden larch
A slow-growing, medium-sized broadly conical deciduous tree with whorls of light green, linear leaves 5cm in length, which turn bright golden-yellow in autumn. Cones 5cm, green, ripening red-brown
Other common names
false larchgolden pine
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Yellow | Brown Red | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Pseudolarix is a deciduous tree, conical when young, later becoming more spreading, with soft needle-like leaves colouring well in autumn, and ovoid cones which break up on the tree to release the seeds
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E China
How to grow
Cultivation
Good specimen tree, best grown in a lime-free soil in a sheltered, warm position
Propagation
Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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