Buy Larix kaempferi 'Diana'

Also Known As

Larix kaempferi 'Diane'
Larix leptolepis 'Diana'
Diane Contorted Japanese Larch

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 15'-20'
W: 5'-7'

planting zones

4a-8b

2 inch wide, 4-6 inch deep tube | $34.95

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Larix kaempferi 'Diana' plant details

Larix kaempferi 'Diana' is a fast-growing deciduous conifer shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Larix kaempferi 'Diana'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 5 FT - 7 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, contorted, fall color, open habit, rare, sculptural

GROWING CONDITIONS for Larix kaempferi 'Diana'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This upright-growing larch has branches with many twists and turns. Such dramatically contorted branches and twigs make it very sculptural in the winter once the needles have fallen. Ornamental cones are produced by older trees as well!

By: Conifer Kingdom

One of the most beautifully graceful landscape trees, every part of this cultivar from needle to branch twists and contorts artistically. The foliage is quite soft and is an alluring shade of soft blue-green. In autumn the foliage turns pale-yellow before dropping to showcase the architectural structure of the trees bare branches for winter viewing. This is perfect as a specimen plant and can be held in a container for quite a long time; slow-growing, perhaps to 8' in ten years and eventually up to 20-25' tall. This beauty was discovered in Germany in 1974. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Diana' is a medium-size variety of the popular Japanese Larch that features contorted branches that twist and turn. In the fall the soft green foliage turns bright gold before dropping off and revealing the captivating twig patterns. Diana is very popular for bonsai and for smaller landscapes, it should be planted where it gets lots of up-close attention where its unique style can be appreciated.