Japanese Larch Tree

Larix kaempferi, the Japanese larch, is a fast-growing deciduous conifer featuring a broad conical crown and horizontal branching. Its soft, bright green needles are arranged in brush-like clusters, transforming into a brilliant golden yellow before shedding in autumn. Thriving in full sun and moist, acidic, well-drained soils, it prefers cool summers and cold winters. Widely used in forestry for its durable wood, it is also a prized ornamental specimen and a popular choice for bonsai.