Larix kaempferi Boring Weeper
Larix kaempferi Boring Weeper
Larix kaempferi Boring Weepe
Japanese Larch, Dunkeld Larch
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Description
The Larix kaempferi 'Boring Weeper' is a Japanese larch characterised by its weeping habit and moderate growth. It is a deciduous conifer with drooping branches covered in silver-blue-green needles from spring to summer, turning yellow in autumn. This larch also produces decorative young cones. It is very unusual and will be highlighted in the centre of a flower bed or as a solitary specimen in a small garden.
Larix kaempferi 'Boring Weeper' is very similar to the variety 'Stiff Weeping', but it was selected by a different breeder. The wild Japanese larch, Larix kaempferi (synonym Larix leptolepis), is a large Japanese conifer with a conical habit that can reach a height of 30m. It has deciduous foliage and is native to the mountains of the Hondo Island, but it adapts very well to cultivation in lowlands, in cool oceanic climates. It belongs to the pinaceae family, like pines, firs, and spruces. It is a very similar species to Larix decidua, the European larch. Very cold-resistant, the Japanese larch likes humus-rich, moist, and slightly acidic to neutral soils.
Larix kaempferi 'Boring Weeper' forms, after 10-12 years, a 2-3m tall weeping bush with a spread of less than 1m. Its growth rate is moderate. Its long branches, drooping to the ground, form a dense, but more or less regular, fountain shape. From spring to summer, its foliage is generally green-blue, composed of soft non-prickly needles. They are inserted in small dense clusters on the branches. In autumn, these needles turn golden yellow and then bronze before falling. Its young branches have an attractive winter bark, ranging from pale pink to brown. Flowering, on a mature specimen, occurs from March to May, starting before the appearance of the needles in spring. The tree produces male and female cones. The male cones are numerous, small, and yellowish, hanging under the branches. The female cones, on the other hand, are erect and have a beautiful bright red-pink colour before turning brown when ripe. In late summer, they release brown seeds that are enjoyed by squirrels and some birds.
The 'Boring Weeper' larch is a subtly unique conifer, easy to fit into a small garden or a Japanese-inspired or exotic-themed flower bed. It can also be planted near an entrance, as its narrow silhouette is well suited for it. It can also be grown in a large container to decorate a terrace or balcony. It can be combined with dwarf conifers chosen for their bushy or trailing habit. The architectural qualities of conifers naturally stand out in a contemporary garden. These plants provide long-lasting structure to a flower bed, mark pathways, and the terrace. They pair perfectly with heathers. The key is to play with volumes and colours.
Tips: Water regularly during the first two years and in case of prolonged drought.
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Larix kaempferi 'Boring Weeper' is a plant that thrives in cool mountain climates and is sensitive to arid conditions, heatwaves, and late frosts. It should be planted from September to November in well-drained soil that retains moisture, preferably without limestone, in a sunny or partially shaded location. A mixture of coarse sand, peaty soil, and compost added to the garden soil is suitable. If your soil is too heavy, a helpful tip is to plant your bush on a mound and mulch it with non-limestone gravel. Water regularly during the first two years and prolonged droughts. Soak the rootballs well before planting. This very hardy conifer also dislikes clayey, heavy, waterlogged soils. Pruning is not essential, but this conifer can be pruned to maintain or enhance its original shape in February-March.
The larch can be attacked by fungi such as Armillaria and the round disease (Ungulina annosa). Larch canker causes stem deformations, especially on injured or frost-sensitive trees, which is a serious problem for foresters. Yellowing of the leaves in spring (Méria laricis) weakens young specimens. Pests, such as tortrix moths, affect the shoots or foliage; aphids suck the sap from the needles and shoots, causing them to dry out.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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