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Larix kaempferi Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Prefers an open airy position in a light or gravelly well-drained soil[200]. Plants are intolerant of badly drained soils, but they tolerate acid and infertile soils[200]. Succeeds on rocky hill or mountain sides and slopes[200]. A north or east aspect is more suitable than west or south[1]. This species is very cold-hardy when fully dormant, but the trees can be excited into premature growth in Britain by mild spells during the winter and they are then very subject to damage by late frosts and cold winds[1]. Slow growing for its first two or three years from seed, it is then very vigorous making between 1 and 1.5 metres increase in height a year[185]. The belief that older trees do not do so well is erroneous, 50 year old specimens in Britain are still growing rapidly[185]. Trees have been planted for timber in N.W. Europe[50]. The heavy leaf-fall from this species soon suppresses any other vegetation, including rhododendrons[185] Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[200]. There are many named varieties, selected for their ornamental value, mose of these are dwarf forms[200]. Open ground plants, 1 year x 1 year are the best for planting out, do not use container grown plants with spiraled roots[200]. Plants transplant well, even when coming into growth in the spring[200]. The trees are attractive to small finches, tits and treecreepers[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200]. For further Larix kaempferi gardening information |
