Japanese Larch (Larix kaempferi)

The Japanese larch (Larix kaempferi) is not an evergreen plant. However, it is frequently used as a nurse tree. While it is known as a slow-growing tree. The timber is mostly used for wood pulp and also for rot-resistant outdoor furniture.

Names

Scientific name: Larix kaempferi
Common names: Japanese larch

Classification

Division	Pinophyta
Class	Pinopsida
Order	Pinales
Family	Pinaceae, Pine family
Subfamily	Laricoideae
Genus	Larix
Species	L.kaempferi
Kingdom	Plantae

How big does the Japanese larch tree get?

The Japanese larch can grow up to 40 m tall with a trunk width of 150 cm in diameter.

Flowering data

Flower	Non-flowering
Bloom Time	Non-flowering
Description	Non-flowering
The color	Non-flowering
Plant type	Tree
Evergreen	No
Leaf color	Green
Leaf	Good fall
Habitats‎	‎Mountains in C. Japan
Attracts	Birds

Plant Care

Water	Medium
Sun	Generally it grows best in Full sun
Maintenance	Low
pH	Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Preferred soil type	Clay, Loam, Sand
Required soil drainage	Well-Drained
Origin/native	Japan

How to care for the Japanese larch?

Light:
It is a sun-loving plant. It grows best in full sun.

Water:
This plant needs average water and over-watering is not allowed.

Soil:
This plant easily grows in deep and well-drained soil. The soil ph should be alkaline, acid, and neutral. The type of soil should be clay, loam, or sand.

Pruning:
Pruning cannot be required

Pests:
Adelgids may be a problem

Diseases:
It can suffer from honey fungus and phytophthora.

Plant growth:
The medium size of this plant reaches 20 to 40 meters. The width of this plant is about 40 inches.

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If you like the Japanese Larch tree, you may also be interested in reading this article about the Blue Atlas Cedar, which also is in the Pine family.

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