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Romberg Park Dahurian Larch

Scientific name: Larix gmelinii ´Romberg Park´
Taxonomy
Family:Pinaceace
Type:Dwarf conifers
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:2 to 8
Sun:Full sun
Plant Characteristics
Height:4 ft
Width:5 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description As a miniature larch , the cultivar ‘Romberg Park’ will serve as a conifer lover’s specimen plant.

  Morphology:
This is a dwarf conifer with a deciduous habit. The literature calls it a miniature but clearly this picture shows its growth potential is greater. This particular specimen at the Oregon garden in Silverton OR is 4’ tall and 5’ wide. It features light green needles in the spring followed by a complete switch to yellow in the fall before being shed.

  Adaptation:
Look for a moist site and light textured soils to make this plant perform at its best.

  Pests:
None
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