Overview

Larix decidua 'Globus' is a conical, pendulous weeping, matforming conifers in the genus Larix, part of the Pinaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Larix decidua 'Globus' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, architectural, low maintenance, banks and slopes and ground cover.

About

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.

About the genus

Larches are deciduous conifers in the genus Larix, of the family Pinaceae. Growing to as much as 60 m (195 ft) tall, they are native to the cooler regions of the Northern Hemisphere. They grow in lowland forests in the far north, and high in mountains further south.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Larix

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed

UK hardiness

H7

Plant details

Larix decidua 'Globus' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Conifers

Habit

Conical, Pendulous weeping, Matforming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Architectural, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Ground cover

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Larix decidua 'Globus'

Propagation

Seed, Grafting, Semi-ripe cuttings

Pest resistance

Susceptible to adelgids

Disease resistance

Susceptible to honey fungus

Frequently asked questions