Weeping European Larch
Did you know?
Weeping European Larch trees (Larix decidua 'Pendula') do not have a standard growth habit. If they are staked, they can grow in the form of small, weeping trees. If left unstaked, they will grow as mounding groundcovers.
Size
Up to 12 feet tall
Flowers, Fruit, Foliage
Irregular, weeping branchlets covered in bright green needles droop to the ground. Needles turn yellow and abscise in the autumn. Mature bark fissures to expose red inner bark.
Pests & Diseases
Larch case-bearer, cankers, leaf cast, needle rust, aphids, moths
Landscape Use
Great as a specimen, accent, in a grouping, or in a park setting
Care Practices
Plant in moist, well-drained soil in an area with full sun. These cold hardy trees tolerate a variety of soils, but they do not perform well in hot climates or polluted conditions. Prune in midsummer to shape.
Native Range
Mountains of central Europe