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    • Photo of Larix laricina 'Big Mama' foliage by Conifer Kingdom

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    Buy Larix laricina 'Big Mama'

    Also Known As

    • Big Mama American Larch

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 3b-9b

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    Larix laricina 'Big Mama' plant details

    Larix laricina 'Big Mama' is a slow-growing deciduous 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 laricina 'Big Mama'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Larix laricina 'Big Mama'

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

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This irregular, compact dwarf has bright, bluish-green needles that turn golden-yellow in autumn.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Gardening facts about Larix laricina 'Big Mama' plant

    How to Grow Larix laricina 'Big Mama'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 80'-100'

    Width: 20'-20'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Larix kaempferi cones, foliage by Daderot
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    Larix decidua

    aka European Larch

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-7b

    Size

    Height: 80'-100'

    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
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    Larix decidua 'Little Bogle'

    aka Little Bogle Japanese Larch

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    2a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6'

    Width: 4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Larix decidua 'Little Bogle' foliage by Conifer Kingdom
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    Larix decidua 'Pendula'

    aka Weeping European Larch

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 10'-12'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Larix decidua 'Pendula' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Larix gmelinii var. olgensis

    aka Dahurian Larch, Olga Bay Larch

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    2a-8b

    Size

    Height: 40'-90'

    Width: 15'-30'

    • sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Larix gmelinii var. olgensis cones, foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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