Larix kaempferi, the Japanese larch[2] or karamatsu (唐松 or 落葉松) in Japanese, is a species of larch native to Japan, in the mountains of Chūbu and Kantō regions in central Honshū. [3] It is a medium-sized to large deciduous coniferous tree reaching …

Japanese larch is a sun-loving, deciduous conifer native to Japan. The 70-foot-high pyramidal tree has slender, pendulous branches, and clusters of bright green needles that turn a golden yellow in the fall before dropping. Needles are dark green above with two white bands on the underside and grow in clusters of 40 needles on short spurs.

Larix kaempferi (Japanese Larch) is a vigorous deciduous conifer adorned with a round, straight trunk and long, horizontally spreading branches, and slender pendulous branchlets. The crown is conical, dense, becoming irregular, and more open with age. Unlike most cone-bearing trees, the Japanese Larch loses its foliage each winter.

Common Name(s): Japanese Larch. Scientific Name: Larix kaempferi (syn. L. leptolepis) Distribution: Japan, also grown on plantations in Japan and Europe. Tree Size: 65-130 ft (20-40 m) tall, 2-3 ft (.6-1 m) trunk diameter. Average Dried Weight: 31 lbs/ft 3 (500 kg/m 3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC):.39, .50. Janka Hardness: 600 lb f (2,670 N)

Larix kaempferi, commonly called Japanese larch, is a deciduous conifer that is native to Japan. Bright green needles turn yellow in fall before falling to the ground in winter. In the wild, this larch species grows to 70-90' (less frequently to as much as 150') tall with a broad conical crown and horizontal branches.

Japanese larch is a pioneer species and a strong light demander. On wind-swept sites trees develop a pronounced lean with resultant poor form. As a deciduous species it has recognised soil...

The Japanese Larch is a very large (up to 90' by 40'), conical, deciduous conifer with broad, horizontal branches. The bright green needles become an attractive golden-yellow in the fall. Should be given ample room to grow.

Japanese larch (Larix kaempferi) is a conifer that can grow higher than 15m tall and 3m – 8m wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Japanese larch (Larix kaempferi).

This Japanese Larch is native to central and northern Japan. It is planted in Japan and northern Europe (including the British Isles) where its decay resistant wood is used for construction and fences.

Japanese larch. A vigorous deciduous conifer forming a large tree reaching up to 30m with reddish young shoots bearing whorls of light green leaves becoming yellow and orange in autumn. Cones ovoid, erect, to 3cm long, with out-curved scales