Botanical profile

Larix decidua 'Horstmann's Recurva'

Latin name
Larix decidua 'Horstmann’s Recurva'
Common name
European Larch 'Horstmann's Recurva'
Type
Coniferous
Family
Pinaceae

Larix decidua ‘Horstmann’s Recurva’, also known as European Larch ‘Horstmann’s Recurva’, is a deciduous conifer with a unique weeping habit, recognized for its flexible, cascading, and irregular silhouette, almost sculptural in appearance. Its arched and twisted branches, covered with fine, soft green needles, create a striking natural movement in the garden. In autumn, the foliage turns bright golden yellow before falling, revealing a decorative winter structure. This larch is very well suited for cultivation as a standalone specimen, on a standard, or left to grow naturally, depending on the desired effect. Very hardy, easy to grow, and undemanding, it is perfectly adapted to well-drained soils and to graphic or naturalistic landscaping in Quebec.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate, likes cool, well-drained soils
Fertilization
Light application in spring if soil is poor
Soil type
Well-drained, sandy, or slightly acidic
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Pinkish red (female), pale yellow (male)
Fruiting
Small, light brown, ovoid cones
Foliage color
Light green → golden yellow (autumn)
Foliage type
Deciduous (conifer)
Shape
Irregular weeper
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4 m (13 ft)
Width
10 ft (3 m)
Growth rate
Slow to moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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