Overview
Larix kaempferi 'Blue Ball' is a conical, pendulous weeping, matforming conifers in the genus Larix, part of the Pinaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Larix kaempferi 'Blue Ball' 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 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.
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 kaempferi 'Blue Ball' 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 kaempferi 'Blue Ball'
- Propagation
- Seed, Grafting, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to adelgids
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Larix kaempferi 'Blue Ball'?
Larix kaempferi 'Blue Ball' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Larix kaempferi 'Blue Ball' need?
Larix kaempferi 'Blue Ball' grows best in loam soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Larix kaempferi 'Blue Ball' hardy in the UK?
Larix kaempferi 'Blue Ball' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Larix kaempferi 'Blue Ball'?
Seed, Grafting, Semi-ripe cuttings.
More in the Larix genus
- Larix decidua 'Globus'
- Larix gmelinii var. gmelinii
- Larix gmelinii var. japonica
- Larix kaempferi 'Diana'
- Larix kaempferi 'Elizabeth Rehder'
- Larix kaempferi 'Haverbeck'
- Larix kaempferi 'Varley'
- Larix laricina 'Arethusa Bog'
