How to Grow and Care for Japanese larch

Japanese larch is a deciduous conifer with specific seasonal care requirements. It thrives in full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. A special care point for japanese larch is the need for adequate space to accommodate its mature size. Regular watering is critical during the formative years, while mature trees are more drought-tolerant. Monitoring for typical pests such as larch casebearer is also essential.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Japanese larch

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5-6.5
Hardiness Zones	9-11

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Varieties of Japanese larch

Japanese larch 'Pendula'

Japanese larch 'Pendula' is a kind of larch with distinctive, drooping or ‘weeping’ branches, as the Latin name suggests. It has been cultivated for decorative purposes since the 1800s; it can be pruned into all kinds of interesting shapes, or left to grow long. It can tolerate quite poor soil quality and is also resistant to disease.

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Japanese larch is characterized by its exceptional ability to adapt well to translocation, provided it is situated in full sun and has access to adequate moisture, as it does not endure drought well. Its bark is notable for shedding in lengthened strips, revealing a fresh layer beneath. The preference for brightly lit environments is crucial for its vigor and growth, indicating that japanese larch flourishes in open areas rather than shaded or forested regions.