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Japanese Larch – Larix kaempferi
(20 seeds)
$4.15
Ever-changing leaf colour that is much loved by bonsai growers the world over.
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A much loved tree that is a very popular bonsai choice in Japan and Europe. The Japanese Larch has foliage that transitions from lime green in Spring through to golden brown in Autumn. A very versatile deciduous conifer that can be grown in most bonsai styles.
Bonsai Location
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 BirdsGrowing Information
In the Garden
A large tree, this species is best grown as an ornamental in large gardens or parks. An important forestry tree in Japan and the British Isles, the wood is very hard and great for structural building.
Propagation
Native to the mountains of Japan this tree is frost hardy and will grow in most cool and temperate areas of Australia. A fast growing tree, the Japanese Larch can grow over 1.5m per year.
Product Details
| Common Name: | Japanese Larch |
| Scientific Name: | Larix kaempferi |
| Seeds Per Packet: | Approx 20 |
| Climate: | Cold Temperate, Warm Temperate |
| Hardiness: | 1 (-15 to -10 °C) |
| Ideal Soil pH: | Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Position/Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Watering: | Medium |
| Flower Colour: | Unremarkable |
| Bonsai Location: | 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: | 25-50m |
| Foliage: | Deciduous |
| Foliage Colour: | Green |
| Seasons Of Interest: | Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter |
| Climate: | Cold Temperate, Warm Temperate |
| Additional Features: | Attracts Birds |
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