Larix decidua, the European larch, is a species of larch native to the mountains of central Europe, in the Alps and Carpathian Mountains, with small disjunct lowland populations in northern Poland. Its life span has been confirmed to be close to 1000 years, with ages of around 2000 years likely.

Larix decidua 'Globus' is a hardy European larch ideal for architectural and low-maintenance gardens, thriving in full sun with spring and summer interest.

Larix decidua 'Globus'

Larix gmelinii var. gmelinii is a deciduous coniferous tree cultivar within the Larix genus, known for its conical shape and seasonal colour changes in soft, needle-like foliage. This cultivar thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile loam soils with acid to neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and is suitable for a variety of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, informal cottage gardens, and architectural landscapes. Its growth habit can be conical, pendulous weeping, or matforming, making it versatile for use on banks, slopes, or as ground cover.

Larix gmelinii var. gmelinii is a hardy deciduous conifer with a conical shape and seasonal colour, ideal for full sun and low-maintenance gardens.

Larix gmelinii var. gmelinii

Larix gmelinii var. japonica is a cultivar of Larix, a genus of deciduous coniferous trees known for their conical shape and seasonal colour changes. This cultivar features a pendulous weeping or matforming habit, with soft needle-like foliage that turns striking colours in autumn. It thrives in full sun and well-drained loam soils with acid to neutral pH, making it suitable for exposed sites. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is well suited to city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal settings, as well as architectural uses and ground cover on banks and slopes.

Larix gmelinii var. japonica is a hardy deciduous conifer with a weeping habit and soft needles, ideal for autumn colour in city and cottage gardens.

Larix gmelinii var. japonica

Larix kaempferi 'Blue Ball' is a cultivar of Larix, a genus of deciduous coniferous trees known for their conical shape and soft, needle-like foliage that changes colour in autumn. This cultivar exhibits a distinctive habit that may include conical, pendulous weeping, or matforming forms. It thrives in full sun on fertile, well-drained loam soils with acid to neutral pH and is hardy to UK zone H7. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, and banks or slopes, it offers seasonal interest in spring and summer.

Larix kaempferi 'Blue Ball' is a hardy deciduous conifer with soft needles that change colour in autumn, ideal for city gardens and low maintenance areas.

Larix kaempferi 'Blue Ball'

Larix kaempferi 'Diana' is a cultivar of Larix, a genus of deciduous coniferous trees known for their conical shape and needle-like foliage that changes colour in autumn. This cultivar exhibits a pendulous weeping habit, adding architectural interest to gardens. It thrives in full sun on fertile, well-drained loam soils with acid to neutral pH and is hardy to UK zone H7. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, it is low maintenance and can be used on banks, slopes, or as ground cover. Interest is mainly in spring and summer.

Larix kaempferi 'Diana' is a hardy deciduous conifer with a weeping habit and autumn needle colour, ideal for architectural and low-maintenance gardens.

Larix kaempferi 'Diana'

Larix kaempferi 'Elizabeth Rehder' is a deciduous coniferous tree cultivar known for its conical shape and pendulous, weeping habit. As a member of the Larix genus, it sheds its soft, needle-like foliage in autumn, which is arranged in whorls on spur-like lateral branches and spirals around younger shoots. This cultivar thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile loam soils with acid to neutral pH, making it suitable for exposed sites. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and is well suited to city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as architectural and low-maintenance plantings.

Larix kaempferi 'Elizabeth Rehder' is a hardy, deciduous conifer with a weeping habit, ideal for architectural and low-maintenance gardens in full sun.

Larix kaempferi 'Elizabeth Rehder'

Larix kaempferi 'Haverbeck' is a cultivar of Larix, a genus of coniferous trees known for their deciduous, needle-like foliage that changes colour in autumn. This cultivar displays a conical, pendulous weeping or matforming habit, making it distinctive among larches. It thrives in full sun and well-drained loam soils with acid to neutral pH, suitable for exposed sites. Hardy to UK zone H7, 'Haverbeck' is ideal for various garden settings including city courtyards, cottage gardens, and banks, offering architectural interest and low maintenance throughout spring and summer.

Larix kaempferi 'Haverbeck' is a hardy, deciduous conifer with pendulous habit and autumn needle colour, ideal for low-maintenance gardens and slopes.

Larix kaempferi 'Haverbeck'

Larix kaempferi 'Varley' is a cultivar of the Larix genus, which comprises coniferous trees known for their conical shape and deciduous, needle-like foliage that changes colour in autumn. This cultivar exhibits a pendulous weeping or matforming habit, making it suitable for various garden styles including city and courtyard gardens, as well as cottage and informal settings. It thrives in fertile, well-drained loam soil with an acid to neutral pH, in full sun or partial shade. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is well suited to exposed sites and can be used effectively on banks, slopes, or as ground cover.

Larix kaempferi 'Varley' is a hardy, deciduous conifer with pendulous foliage, ideal for full sun in city gardens and slopes, offering spring and summer

Larix kaempferi 'Varley'

Larix laricina 'Arethusa Bog' is a deciduous conifer cultivar belonging to the Larix genus, known for its conical shape and seasonal colour changes in soft, needle-like foliage. This cultivar displays a pendulous weeping or matforming habit, making it suitable for various garden settings including city courtyards and informal cottage gardens. It thrives in full sun and well-drained loam soils with acid to neutral pH, and is hardy to UK zone H7. 'Arethusa Bog' is well suited to exposed sites and can be used effectively for ground cover, banks, and slopes, adding architectural interest especially in autumn.

Larix laricina 'Arethusa Bog' is a hardy deciduous conifer with a weeping habit, perfect for autumn colour and low-maintenance city or cottage gardens.

Larix laricina 'Arethusa Bog'

Larix laricina 'Porcupine' is a cultivar of Larix, a genus of deciduous coniferous trees known for their conical shape and seasonal colour changes in soft, needle-like foliage. This cultivar features a distinctive pendulous weeping or matforming habit, making it suitable for various garden styles including city and courtyard gardens, as well as cottage and informal settings. It thrives in full sun and well-drained loam soils with an acid to neutral pH, and is hardy to UK zone H7. 'Porcupine' is notable in spring and summer, adding architectural interest and low-maintenance ground cover to exposed sites.

Larix laricina 'Porcupine' is a hardy, deciduous conifer with pendulous foliage, ideal for city gardens and low-maintenance ground cover in full sun.