About
A deciduous, dwarf shrub attaining an ultimate height and spread of around 1.5m. Short leaves, held on red shoots, emerge a soft green in spring becoming blue-green in summer before turning golden-yellow in autumn.
About the genus
Larix are deciduous trees of conical habit, with good autumn colour from the soft, needle-like leaves which are borne in whorls on spur-like lateral shoots and spirally arranged on young growth; small ovoid cones persist on the branches
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectNorth-facing, West-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Conifers
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any deep, well-drained soil but prefers slightly acidic soils
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by grafting
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to adelgids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility