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Japanese Larch 'Blue Rabbit'

Larixkaempferi

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Family

Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Larix (LAR-iks)

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Species

kaempferi (KAYMP-fer-ee)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Deciduous

Height

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

N/A

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smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | January 2005 | neutral

Nice tree for bonsai. Likes moist soil and prefers cool weather. Yes, it really is a deciduous conifer. Pruning may be done in autumn ...Read More

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