European Larch – Larix decidua
(25 seeds)
$4.55
One of the few deciduous conifers, and a great species for beginners to bonsai.
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Bonsai Location
OutdoorBonsai Difficulty
BeginnerBonsai Styles
AnyBonsai Size
Small (0-25cm), Medium (25-80cm), Large (80-200cm)Position/Sunlight
Full SunAdditional Features
Attracts Birds, Easy Care PlantsIn the Garden
A native to central and southern Europe, the European Larch will grow extremely quickly, reaching up to 50m. Once mature, the tree will broaden with a flattened crown and beautiful drooping branches. The leaves are a pale green turning a spectacular yellow in autumn before falling to reveal beautifully cracked bark. If you have the space this tree makes a great ornamental in the garden or at a local park.
Propagation
Coming from alpine areas this tree will tolerate moderate frosts. In cooler conditions the tree will have shorter needles, whilst in hot and humid conditions needles will be longer. The tree will tolerate most soil types and will look its best if given a high nitrogen feed when first buds appear.
| Common Name: | European Larch |
| Scientific Name: | Larix decidua |
| Seeds Per Packet: | Approx 25 |
| Climate: | Cold Temperate, Warm Temperate |
| Hardiness: | 1 (-15 to -10 °C) |
| Ideal Soil pH: | Any |
| Soil Type: | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Saline, Sand, Silt |
| Position/Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Watering: | Medium |
| Flower Colour: | Pink |
| Bonsai Location: | Outdoor |
| Bonsai Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Bonsai Styles: | Any |
| Bonsai Size: | Small (0-25cm), Medium (25-80cm), Large (80-200cm) |
| Tree Full Height: | 15-25m |
| Tree Full Width: | 5-10m |
| Foliage: | Deciduous |
| Foliage Colour: | Green |
| Seasons Of Interest: | Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter |
| Climate: | Cold Temperate, Warm Temperate |
| Additional Features: | Attracts Birds, Easy Care Plants |
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