Larix pendula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aiton) Salisb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1807
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 8: 313. (1807)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443276
Common Names
- Larix pendula
- Weeping Larch
- European Weeping Larch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Larix pendula (also called Weeping Larch, among many other common names) is a coniferous tree native to Siberia. It grows in cold, temperate climates, and prefers moist soils. It has needle-like leaves that are green to yellowish in color, and its trunks are reddish-brown and can reach up to 40 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Larix pendula is used for timber, fuel, and as an ornamental tree. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Larix pendula is a yellow-green colour and is small in size. The seed is a small, brown cone that is approximately 1 cm in length. The seedlings are small and thin with a conical shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Larix pendula is a slow-growing coniferous tree that can reach heights of up to 25m. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or sheltered area in the spring, and cuttings should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Larix pendula
Larix pendula is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.
Larix pendula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Larix pendula?
Larix pendula
What are the common names of Larix pendula?
Common names include Weeping Larch, Weeping Larch Tree, and Weeping Larch Pine
What is the natural habitat of Larix pendula?
Larix pendula is native to Central and Eastern Europe
Species in the Larix genus
Larix laricina, Larix mastersiana, Larix potaninii, Larix lyallii, Larix occidentalis, Larix decidua, Larix griffithii, Larix czekanowskii, Larix kaempferi, Larix sibirica, Larix gmelinii, Larix czekanowskii, Larix lubarskii, Larix polonica, Larix stenophylla, Larix hybrida, Larix eurokurilensis, Larix eurolepis, Larix hians, Larix marschlinsii, Larix pendula, Larix koreensis,
Species in the Pinaceae family
Abies alba, Abies amabilis, Abies balsamea, Abies beshanzuensis, Abies borisii-regis, Abies bracteata, Abies cephalonica, Abies chensiensis, Abies cilicica, Abies concolor, Abies delavayi, Abies densa, Abies durangensis, Abies fabri, Abies fanjingshanensis, Abies fargesii, Abies firma, Abies flinckii, Abies forrestii, Abies fraseri, Abies grandis, Abies guatemalensis, Abies hickelii, Abies hidalgensis, Abies holophylla, Abies homolepis, Abies kawakamii, Abies koreana, Abies lasiocarpa, Abies magnifica, Abies mariesii, Abies nebrodensis, Abies nephrolepis, Abies nordmanniana, Abies numidica, Abies pindrow, Abies pinsapo, Abies procera, Abies recurvata, Abies religiosa, Abies sachalinensis, Abies sibirica, Abies spectabilis, Abies squamata, Abies veitchii, Abies vejarii, Abies yuanbaoshanensis, Abies ziyuanensis, Abies jaliscana, Abies phanerolepis,
References
Richard Anthony Salisbury (1761-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salisb.' in the authors string.
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Larix x pendula (Aiton) Salisb.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification