Larix decidua 'Pendula' – Larix decidua 'Pendula'

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Larix decidua 'Pendula' – Larix decidua 'Pendula'

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Larix decidua 'Pendula' is a small to medium-sized tree growing 6 to 8 m tall, with a very distinctive appearance. It forms a slightly sinuous continuous central branch with strongly drooping side branches and twigs. As a result, the crown is irregular, capricious and open. On the longer twigs, the needles are scattered, on short twigs they are in bundles. This position of the needles is typical of Larix. The needles are dark green and turn golden yellow in autumn before falling off. 'Pendula' is best used on slightly alkaline soils. Does not tolerate paving, so is especially suitable as a solitary in gardens, parks, cemeteries, etc. It is well wind resistant and very hardy. 'Pendula' was named as early as 1836, but clones of L. decidua with drooping branches may have been grown as early as the 18th century. Over the course of history, several clones under the name 'Pendula' have entered the market. Some of these do not form a continuous heart branch and need to be grafted onto a (high) trunk. Hardiness zone: 3
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Height
6-8 m, fast growing
Width
4-6m
Crown
broad, weeping, light, open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
grey, reddisch brown
Leaf
green
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
reddish brown, yellowish, flowers in April
Fruits
ovoid cones, 2 - 5 cm, dark red at first, later dark brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
3 (-40,0 to -24,5 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, clearstem conifer, specimen conifer
Clear stem conifer Clear stem tree feathered tree Specimen conifer calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind broad weeping 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres open crown green orange/red yellow early sprout fast growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing playground tree
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Frequently asked questions
Larix decidua 'Pendula'

Larix decidua 'Pendula' can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Larix decidua 'Pendula' is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Larix decidua 'Pendula' turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Larix decidua 'Pendula' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Larix decidua 'Pendula' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Larix decidua 'Pendula' blooms in april.
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