Species western larch (seedling)
lime-green leaves with gray-brown branches and trunks

western larch (seedling)

Larix occidentalis

Western larch (Larix occidentalis) is a cone-bearing conifer found in the forests of the northwestern United States, western Canada, and Alaska. These evergreen trees bear long-lasting needles and grow up to 160 feet in height, with many as far as 200 feet. Young Western larch seedlings feature light-green needles on multiple shoots that form swirling growth patterns of three- to five-needle clusters. The bark of mature trees is furrowed, scaly, and dark gray to brown. Western larch is also fire-tolerant and can survive for many years in habitats with frequent wildfires. It is a very valuable hardwood species in the lumber industry.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Hardiness Zone:

9

Flowers:

Showy, White, Yellow, Orange, Pink, Red, Dark-red Flowers In Summer

Sun:

full sun

Soil:

Well-drained

Fruits:

red,yellow,purple,orange,pink,white Fruits In Autumn Ready In Summer

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Moderate

Poisonous To Humans:

Yes

Poisonous To Pets:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Tropical:

Yes

Care Level:

Moderate

watering

Lantana is a tropical plant species that enjoys frequent watering to keep its soil lightly moist. During periods of active growth, water at least 2 to 3 times per week. When its leaves begin to wilt, it’s time to give the plant a good drink of water. During the winter months when the plant is dormant, water only when the soil begins to dry out.

sunlight

Lantana requires full sun, at least 8 hours of direct sunlight daily. If the plant does not receive enough direct sunlight daily, it will not perform well and may become leggy and look scraggly with fewer flowers. Nevertheless, it can tolerate light shade or partial shade if necessary.

pruning

When pruning, light trimming can be done at any time to improve the look of the plant or to control the size of the plant. Heavy pruning (more than 1-third of the plant’s growth) should only be done in late winter or early summer for best results. Additionally, deadheading (angled pruning to remove spent flower heads) should be done regularly to encourage continuous blooming. Removing spent flower heads also prevents lantana from self-seeding and invading other areas of your landscape.

Hardiness Map

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