Larix kaempferi 'Wolterdingen' | Wolterdingen Dwarf Japanese Larch

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DESCRIPTION
Larix kaempferi 'Wolterdingen' features soft blue-green needles borne in dense clusters along intricately branched stems, creating a finely textured canopy that changes with the seasons. Fresh growth emerges bright green in spring, while autumn brings warm golden tones before the needles are shed. Small reddish female cones and yellow pollen cones appear in spring, adding subtle ornamental interest and contributing to the plant's seasonal character. The intricate branching remains visible through winter, providing structure even in dormancy.

Originating from a species native to Japan, this cultivar was selected in Europe for its distinctive form and ornamental qualities. Its changing foliage and sculptural branching make it a natural addition to rock gardens, conifer collections, and mixed borders, where it brings texture and seasonal variation throughout the year.

DESCRIPTION
Larix kaempferi 'Wolterdingen' features soft blue-green needles borne in dense clusters along intricately branched stems, creating a finely textured canopy that changes with the seasons. Fresh growth emerges bright green in spring, while autumn brings warm golden tones before the needles are shed. Small reddish female cones and yellow pollen cones appear in spring, adding subtle ornamental interest and contributing to the plant's seasonal character. The intricate branching remains visible through winter, providing structure even in dormancy.

Originating from a species native to Japan, this cultivar was selected in Europe for its distinctive form and ornamental qualities. Its changing foliage and sculptural branching make it a natural addition to rock gardens, conifer collections, and mixed borders, where it brings texture and seasonal variation throughout the year.

 
  • Family: Pinaceae
    Height: 4 ft to 5 ft
    Width: 4 ft to 6 ft
    Foliage color: Soft bright green needles turning golden yellow in fall before dropping
    Flower color: Rosy pink immature cones maturing to reddish brown
    Bloom time: Spring
    Light requirements: Full sun
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low; prune selectively only as needed to maintain shape and remove damaged branches
    Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 7
    Wildlife attractors: Songbirds and small mammals feed on seeds with branches providing shelter

    This plant can be seen at The Oregon Garden.

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