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American Larch – Larix laricina
(40 seeds)
$2.95
Bright green foliage in spring and lovely yellow foliage in the autumn. A real stunner.
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Larches are among the most popular bonsai species in the world. With a great upright form and a deciduous habit which sees the tree turn from bright green, to yellow, to bare, it is a must for bonsai enthusiasts and beginners alike
Bonsai Location
Indoor or OutdoorBonsai Difficulty
BeginnerBonsai Styles
Cascade, Semi-cascade, Formal Upright, Informal Upright, Slanted TrunkBonsai Size
Small (0-25cm), Medium (25-80cm), Large (80-200cm)Position/Sunlight
Full SunAdditional Features
Attracts ButterfliesGrowing Information
In the Garden
A native to the far north of America, this tree is not one for the tropics and it will do best in the cooler climates of Australia. A small to medium sized tree, this species has needle like leaves to 3cm as well as flaking pinkish bark and small bright red cones which turn to brown when ripe.
Propagation
Whilst this tree will grow well in most soil types, in the wild it is pioneering tree which often prefers wetlands and bogs. As a result, it is not especially drought tolerant. However, many people say that it can be trained to manage on less water and as a bonsai this helps reduce leaf size.
Product Details
| Common Name: | American Larch |
| Scientific Name: | Larix laricina |
| Seeds Per Packet: | Approx 40 |
| Climate: | Cold Temperate, Warm Temperate |
| Hardiness: | 1 (-15 to -10 °C) |
| Ideal Soil pH: | Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt |
| Position/Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Watering: | Medium |
| Flower Colour: | Unremarkable |
| Bonsai Location: | Indoor or Outdoor |
| Bonsai Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Bonsai Styles: | Cascade, Semi-cascade, Formal Upright, Informal Upright, Slanted Trunk |
| Bonsai Size: | Small (0-25cm), Medium (25-80cm), Large (80-200cm) |
| Tree Full Height: | 15-25m |
| Tree Full Width: | 2-5m |
| Foliage: | Deciduous |
| Foliage Colour: | Green |
| Seasons Of Interest: | Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter |
| Climate: | Cold Temperate, Warm Temperate |
| Additional Features: | Attracts Butterflies |
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