Japanese Larch
Larix kaempferi

Description

Larix kaempferi, or Japanese larch, is a non-native species, with its native range in Japan. It prefers well-drained soils, but can adapt to different soil conditions, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It can also tolerate pH ranges between 4.5 - 8.5. This tree species thrives in sunny, spacious locations but struggles in shaded, dry, or polluted urban environments.
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Planting Site and Native Range

Planting Site
Parks, Residential, Wide Median

Management Notes

Management Notes
None of significance

Tree Characteristics

Growth Rate
Fast (60cm or more per year)
Width
8 - 12m
Height
21 - 27m
Soil Quantity
21 - 30 m
Leaves
Deciduous

Insects and Diseases

Insects and Diseases
One serious pest for this tree species is larch case-bearer, which is a small insect that causes the needles of the larch to brown. Other issues include, leaf cast, canker, needle rust, woolly larch aphid and Japanese beetle. Although this tree does have some pest issues, it is still recommended to be planted specimen tree.

Tree Tolerances

Soil Salt Tolerance
Unknown
Salt Spray Tolerance
Tolerant
Flooding Tolerance
Moderate
Drought Tolerance
Moderate
pH Tolerance
Tolerant of acid to slightly alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 7.5)
Shade Tolerance
Full Sun
Plant Hardiness Zone
Zone 4 (a/b) | Zone 5 (a/b) | Zone 6 (a/b)
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