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Pinaceae
Trees and shrubs
Larix decidua Horstmann
Hardiness
Zone 3
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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.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Light application in spring if soil is poor
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorPinkish red (female), pale yellow (male)
Foliage colorLight green → golden yellow (autumn)
Foliage typeDeciduous (conifer)
FruitingSmall, light brown, ovoid cones
Maximum height4 m (13 ft)
Maximum width10 ft (3 m)
Growth rateSlow to moderate
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature-40°C
Its strengths, naturally.
Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
