Botanical profile

Larix decidua 'Pendula'

Latin name
Larix decidua 'Pendula'
Common name
Weeping European Larch
Type
Coniferous
Family
Pinaceae

Larix decidua 'Pendula', also known as the weeping European larch, is a deciduous conifer with a weeping habit, cultivated for its flexible and sculptural silhouette, which varies depending on how it's trained. Its long, drooping branches are covered with soft green needles in tufts, which turn a superb golden color in the fall before falling off, revealing a highly decorative graphic framework in winter. It can be grafted onto a standard to form a plant cascade, or left to grow freely for a tiered and original effect, perfect for Japanese, naturalistic, or contemporary gardens. Very hardy and undemanding, the weeping larch thrives in well-drained soils, in full sun, and is resistant to cold, wind, and Quebec conditions.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer in spring. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended – use Bionik rooter or bone meal.
Soil type
Well-drained, slightly acidic or sandy
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Non-ornamental
Fruiting
Decorative light brown cones
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Weeper
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
3 to 4 m (10 to 13 feet)
Width
2 m (6.5 ft)
Growth rate
average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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