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Larix kaempferi 'Blue Dwarf'

Also Known As

  • Blue Dwarf Japanese Larch

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 30"
  • W: 48"

planting zones

  • 3b-9b

Larix kaempferi 'Blue Dwarf' plant details

Larix kaempferi 'Blue Dwarf' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Larix kaempferi 'Blue Dwarf'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 48 IN wide, 30 IN tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Larix kaempferi 'Blue Dwarf'

USDA Zones: 3b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This beautiful dwarf Larch becomes a small and interesting mound 30" tall and 48" wide. Exquisite, soft pale-green needles in spring mature to darker green-blue as summer progresses. Autumn brings lovely pale-yellow needles before dropping for winter. This interesting deciduous conifer is a perfect accent for rock or Japanese garden. S/M
Bluish foliage is soft to the touch on this globose larch. Eventually becomes quite dense. Found as a witch's broom at Jeddeloh Nursery in Germany.

Gardening facts about Larix kaempferi 'Blue Dwarf' plant

How to Grow Larix kaempferi 'Blue Dwarf'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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