Western Larch Bonsai
10 seeds larix kaempferi japanese larch bonsai weathered look conifer furrowed bark spdtm.
Western larch bonsai. If you need help identifying your tree try our bonsai tree identification guide. Japanese larch larix kaempferi. Larix naturally lose their needles in autumn. Sun well drained moist soil.
Our native western larch larix occidentalis grows in the same forests as ponderosa pine and grows just as tall reaching over 200 feet in some areas. Upright larch usually grow in an upright pyramid shape. The larch is a deciduous tree which turns a brilliant yellow color in the fall before losing its needles for the winter. 5 0 out of 5 stars 1.
Folks who purchase larch believing them to be evergreen like most other conifers are often surprised when the needles drop and mistakenly think. I haven t seen any examples of western larch bonsai yet but there s gotta be some out there. June 2015 before pruning the long drives. The shoots in the upper part of the crown grow stronger and slowly take control.
It is not grafted for a better bonsai. One of the world s largest larches western larch typically grows 100 to 180feet tall 30 55 m but can be over 200 feet 60 m tall 50 57 71 72 115 157 with diameters up to 6 feet 2 m 50 62 72 157. 10 seeds japanese larch bonsai tree weathered look conifer furrowed bark all purpose tree nice soft needles larix kaempferi d. The larch is a popular bonsai tree species since trunks grow thicker quite quickly and the tree displays stunning seasonal colors.
Upright larch are typically very fast growing. Larix occidentalis the western larch is a species of larch native to the mountains of western north america pacific northwest inland northwest. All i have really seen is references to second hand stories of the species failing at bonsai attempts. Basal area increases rapidly to about age 40 then decelerates and nearly levels off after age 100 115.
This listing is for 1 one japanese larch tree similar to the ones in the photos. Two common species exist the larix decidua european larch and the larix kaempferi japanese larch. In canada in southeastern british columbia and southwestern alberta and in the united states in eastern washington eastern oregon northern idaho and western montana. Visitors welcome by appointment call ahead 360 425 0541.
500 western larch tree seeds larix occidentalis.