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Weeping Larch

Scientific name: Larix decidua ‘Pendula’
Taxonomy
Family:Pinaceae
Type:Coniferous trees
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:2 to 8
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Wet
Plant Characteristics
Height:12 ft
Width:10 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description For those that like weeping plants the Weeping Larch should be considered for its soft summer foliage and cascading form.

  Morphology:
While resembling an evergreen conifer this species is actually one that looses its needles during the winter. When grafted onto a 6’ tall rootstock this cultivar can grow to 12’ in height 10’ in width. It will grow quickly at first before spreading in width to become a stately summer focal point.

During the summer the needles are bright lime green, while in the fall they turn golden yellow before they are shed.

Decorative 1" cones form in the fall.

  Adaptation:
This cultivar loves the cooler summer temperatures of northern latitudes. It is hardy all through the northern states. It does well even where the soil is wet all year long, as would the case near apond.

  Pests:
None reported.

For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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