Larix, Weeping Larch 'Pendula'

Larixdecidua

Family
Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Larix (LAR-iks)
Species
decidua (dee-SID-yoo-uh)
Synonym
Larix decidua var. pendula
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Trees
Conifers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By grafting
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Juneau, Alaska

Simi Valley, California

Dracut, Massachusetts

Hernando, Mississippi

Columbia, Missouri

Portland, Oregon

Seattle, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Portland, OR (Zone 8b) | March 2015 | positive

Looks nice year-round but young plants can't support itself up too well...

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Columbia, MO | August 2010 | positive

Have had no problems with this plant purchased from local grocery store. Has grown quite a bit since purchase. This year was attacked b...Read More

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| November 2007 | positive

I find this tree to be very attractive in my zone 4/5 canadian rock garden, it is low maintenance (I have not had to water it despite a f...Read More

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