Dahurian larch

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L. gmelinii is a deciduous, coniferous tree that can reach 35m, with a broadly conical shape and horizontal branches. Bright green, needle-like leaves are carried in bunches, and turn yellow in autumn. Male flowers are yellow, females start purple then ripen into erect, brown cones about 3cm long

Scientific classification

Species: Dahurian larch (Larix gmelinii)
Genus: Larix
Family: Pinaceae

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Toxicity: Conifers · Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Dahurian larch

Distribution map

Northeastern Asia

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Dahurian larch

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Dahurian larch care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed in containers in early spring, grafting in winter, or root semi-ripe cuttings in summer under mist; cuttings are difficult to root

Growing

An exceptionally hardy tree that does best in areas with very cold winters and cool summers. In milder areas it is easily damaged by late spring frosts

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