Larix kaempferi 'Diana' — Conical, Pendulous weeping, Matforming

Overview

Larix kaempferi 'Diana' is a conical, pendulous weeping, matforming conifers in the genus Larix, part of the Pinaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Larix kaempferi 'Diana' 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 '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.

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 'Diana' 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