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Pinaceae

Golden Larch Flower

Pseudolarix amabilis

Ancient wisdom and transformation.

Family
Pinaceae
Genus
Pseudolarix
Native to
Eastern China
Bloom season
Spring
Type
Deciduous conifer
Height
20-40 m
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil
Moist, acidic, well-drained
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
5-7
Lifespan
Perennial

Did you know

  • Despite being a conifer, it drops all its needles in autumn after turning a spectacular golden-orange.
  • It is the only species in its genus, making it a truly unique tree in the plant kingdom.
  • The female cones look like small artichokes and shatter when ripe, releasing seeds on the wind.
  • It has been cultivated in Chinese temple gardens for centuries and is considered a sacred tree.
  • Golden larch is a living fossil, with the genus dating back to the Cretaceous period over 100 million years ago.

Color meanings

0

Longevity

1

Change

2

Rare beauty

Uses

  • Ornamental
  • Specimen tree
  • Botanical gardens