Overview
Larch and Golden Larch Bonsai (Larix species and Pseudolarix amabilis) is a deciduous conifers with soft needles, spring freshness and golden autumn colour. It is best suited to forests, literati, informal upright and rugged mountain styles. For UK growers, treat it as: Outdoor only.
Placement
full sun with cool roots and airflow
Watering
keep moist during active growth; larch dislikes drying out
Feeding and fertilising
feed in spring and early summer
Pruning and wiring
pinch soft new shoots and wire branches when dormant; older branches can be brittle
Repotting
repot every 2-3 years in early spring as buds swell
Propagation
seed, cuttings for some species, grafting or nursery material
Pests, diseases and common issues
aphids, larch canker, heat stress and drying roots