Larix kaempferi 'Blue Dwarf'
Japanese larch
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
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Green | |||
| Autumn | Gold Yellow | Brown | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Larix are deciduous trees of conical habit, with good autumn colour from the soft, needle-like leaves which are borne in whorls on spur-like lateral shoots and spirally arranged on young growth; small ovoid cones persist on the branches
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any deep, well-drained soil but prefers slightly acidic soils
Propagation
Propagate by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility
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