Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Pinaceae

Genus:

Larix

Species:

Larix kaempferi

USDA Symbol:

LAKA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

3000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

golden yellow

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, acidic loam

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to mountainous regions with high rainfall

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for optimal germination. Fresh seed germinates best; viability decreases with storage.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI