Pseudolarix Species, Chinese Golden Larch, False Larch, Golden Larch, Golden Pine

A majestic, slow-growing deciduous shade tree. Its horizontal, wide-spreading branching reminds me of the cedars of Lebanon. Young trees ...Read Moreare as wide as tall. In planting, enough space should be allowed to show off the wide-branching habit.

This can reach 120' in height, but in cultivation is usually 30-50'.

Its golden fall foliage is famous, but only lasts about 10 days. Unlike true larches, whose winter aspect is untidy and disheveled, golden larches shed their needles cleanly.

Prefers full sun and moist deep well-drained acid soils. Does not tolerate high pH soil, nor does it tolerate hot humid summers where night temperatures often remain above 70F, as in eastern N. America south of Z7.

There are magnificent mature specimens at the Arnold Arbortum, Boston.

Slow growing, yet sturdy and hardy in coastal Maine. Beautiful form, foliage and excellent golden fall color.

Purchased this beautiful tree late last summer 2008 while visiting family in Atlantic City, N.J. for my 50th b/d and paid $79.99 for it. ...Read More I reside on the Crystal Coast, NC zone 8b; here are a few pictures taken this year 2009; note the contrast of the foliage colors thru spring to fall 09.

This is a lovely tree. Although it looks like a lacy pine, it is deciciduous and has a very attractive winter shape. We planted one las...Read Moret year in full sun and it is extremely attractive and has required no special care, save regular watering during dry spells here in Oregon.

I note it is listed as suitable to Zone 7, but we are in Zone 8b here in the Portland, Oregon area, and it both wintered and summered with no trouble last year.