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Pseudolarix amabilis
  • RHS AGM

golden larch

P. amabilis is a slow-growing, medium-sized broadly conical deciduous tree with whorls of light green, linear leaves 5cm in length, which turn bright golden-yellow in autumn. Cones 5cm, green, ripening red-brown

Other common names
false larch
golden pine
Synonyms
Chrysolarix amabilis
Pseudolarix kaempferi misapplied
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
4–8 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Yellow Brown Red
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Pinaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus

Pseudolarix is a deciduous tree, conical when young, later becoming more spreading, with soft needle-like leaves colouring well in autumn, and ovoid cones which break up on the tree to release the seeds

Name status

Correct

Plant range
E China

How to grow

Cultivation

Good specimen tree, best grown in a lime-free soil in a sheltered, warm position

Propagation

Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • Low Maintenance
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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