Botanical profile

Larix decidua 'Puli'

Latin name
Larix decidua 'Puli'
Common name
Larch 'Puli'
Type
Coniferous
Family
Pinaceae

Larix decidua 'Puli', also known as the European Larch 'Puli', is a deciduous weeping conifer with a narrowly columnar and pendulous habit, unique among larch forms. Grafted onto a standard or left free, it develops a dense vertical silhouette with fine weeping branches, forming a fluid and elegant plant column. Its soft green needle-like foliage turns a bright golden yellow in autumn before falling, revealing a very decorative graphic structure in winter. Ideal for small gardens, rockeries, entrances, or as an architectural specimen, 'Puli' is very hardy, adapts to various well-drained soils, and tolerates the Quebec cold well. It is a durable sculptural accent, as beautiful in foliage as in its bare silhouette.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate, likes cool, well-drained soils
Fertilization
Light contribution 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, discreet, light brown cones
Foliage color
Light green → golden yellow (autumn)
Foliage type
Deciduous (conifer)
Shape
Weeping columnar
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4 m (13 ft)
Width
4.9 ft (1.5 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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