Larix decidua 'Vanc'
Common name
European Larch
Family
Pinaceae
Genus
Larches are conifers in the genus Larix, of the family Pinaceae. They are native to much of the cooler temperate northern hemisphere, on lowlands in the north and high on mountains further south. Larches are among the dominant plants in the boreal forests of Siberia and Canada. Although they are conifers, larches are deciduous trees that lose their needles in the autumn.
Details
Larix decidua 'Vanc' is a weeping European Larch and multi-stemmed deciduous shrub
with a rounded form and gracefully weeping branches. It lends an extremely fine and delicate texture to the landscape composition which makes it a great accent feature. This is a relatively low maintenance shrub and usually looks its best without pruning although it will tolerate pruning. Hand grafted and propagated at Lime Cross Nursery.
Soil Type: Normal, heavy clay, light sandy, chalk, loam.
Aspect: Full sun.
Foliage Type: Deciduous.
Foliage Colour: Green needles.
Pot Size: 3 litre and 10 Litre.
Ultimate Height: 4-8m.
Ultimate Spread: 1m.
Growth Rate: 20 - 50 years.
Special Attributes: Perfect for rock gardens.


