Olga Bay larch or Olgan larch (Larix olgensis) a species of larch is named after Olga Bay in the Sea of Japan. The common name in Japanese language is 満洲唐松 (Manshu'u Kara-matsu). The common name in Chinese is 黄花落叶松 (pinyin: huang hua luo ye song). This species occurs in Central Sikhote-Alin and rarely occurs in North Korea and Jilin and eastern Heilongjiang provinces of China between 500 and 1100 metres in elevation. This deciduous coniferous tree grows to 25–30 meters tall with a trunk reaching a meter in diameter at breast high with gray to gray-brown bark with flaking and scaly fissured bark. Its leaves are needle-like dark-green 1.5–3 cm long and 1 cm wide. The reddish purple or violet cones mature to light brown sometimes tinged with purple and range from 18 to 25 mm long. Pollination occurs in spring with seeds maturing in fall-fall. It grows in mountains and on moist slopes and in swamps. The timber has many uses in construction and for wood fiber. The trunk is used to produce resin while the bark is used for tannins. Olga Bay larch is sometimes treated as a variety of Dahurian Larch Larix gmelinii var. olgensis (Ostenf. & Syrach). Larix olgensis is a vulnerable species.
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Perennial
Lifespan
Tree
Plant Type
12 m to 27 m
Plant Height
8 m
Spread
Green
Leaf Color
20 - 38 ℃
Ideal Temperature
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Care Guide for Olga bay larch
Every week
Water
Full sun
Sunlight
20 - 38 ℃
Ideal Temperature
Pruning:
Olga bay larch is a hardy conifer that benefits from early spring pruning to promote health. Remove damaged or overcrowded branches for better airflow and light, which reduces disease risk. Regular pruning helps maintain shape and prevents excessive height. Use sharp, clean tools for optimal recovery.
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