Japanese Larch 1

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Japanese Larch 1

Japanese Larch

Japanese Larch · Larix kaempferi

Pre-Bonsai

Tree facts

Acquired
2023-03-12
Training started
2022-03-01
Origin
2019-04-01
Last touched
2026-06-13
Container
—
Style
—
Size
—
Exhibition-ready
No

2023 PSBA Spring Sale Bonsai NW (Tony)

Current care

Mid Fall
Watering
Minimal, check weekly.
Fertilization
Stop all feeding.
Pruning
Remove residual weak shoots.
Wiring
Can wire lignified wood.
Defoliation
Not needed—larch will drop naturally.
Bud Shoot Management
Observe bud health.
Pests Disease
Final pest check before winter.
Winter Protection
Set up cold frame or mulch protection.
Wound Management
Ensure all cuts sealed.
Deadwood Carving
Good time for carving before freeze.
Propagation
Stratify seeds if collected.
Development
Halt refinement.
Display
Final autumn show.
View full seasonal calendar →

Recent activity

8
  • 2026-06-13Observation
    Back YardCleaned weeds and Irish moss. Some trees pushing well, others are lethargic.
  • 2026-06-12Fertilize
    BenchFertilized with liquid fertilizer.
  • 2026-03-29Observation
    BenchSpring Tufts Pushing
  • 2025-11-02Observation
    BenchFall Needle Colors and Drop
  • 2025-10-23Observation
    BenchBench Photo
  • 2025-09-11Observation
    Study GroupBench Photo
  • 2025-07-19Prune
    BenchPruned back tight to encourage ramification and appearance of height.
  • 2025-07-13Observation
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  • Timeline
  • Photos
  • Story

Timeline

14 events

2026
  • 2026-06-13 11:10Observation
    Back Yard

    Cleaned weeds and Irish moss. Some trees pushing well, others are lethargic.

    • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2026-06-13
    • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — stereoscopic 3D
    • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — stereoscopic 3D
    • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — stereoscopic 3D
  • 2026-06-12 21:33Fertilize
    Bench

    Fertilized with liquid fertilizer.

  • 2026-03-29 05:30Observation
    Bench

    Spring Tufts Pushing

    • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — stereoscopic 3D
    • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2026-03-29
2025
  • 2025-11-02 03:52Observation
    Bench

    Fall Needle Colors and Drop

    • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — stereoscopic 3D
  • 2025-10-23 07:45Observation
    Bench

    Bench Photo

    • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2025-10-23
  • 2025-09-11 13:53Observation
    Study Group

    Bench Photo

    • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2025-09-11
  • 2025-07-19 11:28Prune
    Bench

    Pruned back tight to encourage ramification and appearance of height.

    • Japanese Larch 1 — Prune — 2025-07-19
    • Japanese Larch 1 — Prune — stereoscopic 3D
    • Japanese Larch 1 — Prune — stereoscopic 3D
  • 2025-07-13 20:59Observation
    • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — stereoscopic 3D
    • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2025-07-13
    • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2025-07-13
  • 2025-05-31 19:00OtherRelocated
    Bench

    Moved from hot courtyard to backyard

  • 2025-04-18 19:00Repot
    Courtyard
2024
  • 2024-04-22 16:19Observation
    • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2024-04-22
    • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2024-04-22
    • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2024-04-22
    • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2024-04-22
    • +3
  • 2024-04-05 16:26Observation
    • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2024-04-05
    • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2024-04-05
    • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2024-04-05
    • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2024-04-05
    • +1
2023
  • 2023-03-20 06:22Observation
    • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20
    • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20
    • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — stereoscopic 3D
    • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20
    • +9
  • 2023-03-18 19:00Repot
    Study Group
    • Japanese Larch 1 — Repot — 2023-03-18
    • Japanese Larch 1 — Repot — 2023-03-18
    • Japanese Larch 1 — Repot — 2023-03-18
    • Japanese Larch 1 — Repot — 2023-03-18

Photos

June 2026

  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2026-06-14 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2026-06-14 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2026-06-14 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2026-06-14 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2026-06-13

March 2026

  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2026-03-29 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2026-03-29

October 2025

  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2025-10-23

September 2025

  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2025-09-11

July 2025

  • Japanese Larch 1 — Prune — 2025-07-19 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Prune — 2025-07-19 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D
  • Japanese Larch 1 — cover photoCover
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Prune — 2025-07-19
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2025-07-14
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2025-07-14
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2025-07-14 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D

April 2024

  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2024-04-22
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2024-04-22
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2024-04-22
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2024-04-22
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2024-04-22
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2024-04-22
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2024-04-22
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2024-04-05
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2024-04-05
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2024-04-05
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2024-04-05
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2024-04-05

March 2023

  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Repot — 2023-03-18
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Repot — 2023-03-18
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Repot — 2023-03-18
  • Japanese Larch 1 — Repot — 2023-03-18

Story

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Current care

Mid Fall
Watering
Minimal, check weekly.
Fertilization
Stop all feeding.
Pruning
Remove residual weak shoots.
Wiring
Can wire lignified wood.
Defoliation
Not needed—larch will drop naturally.
Bud Shoot Management
Observe bud health.
Pests Disease
Final pest check before winter.
Winter Protection
Set up cold frame or mulch protection.
Wound Management
Ensure all cuts sealed.
Deadwood Carving
Good time for carving before freeze.
Propagation
Stratify seeds if collected.
Development
Halt refinement.
Display
Final autumn show.
View full seasonal calendar →

Recent activity

8
  • 2026-06-13Observation
    Back YardCleaned weeds and Irish moss. Some trees pushing well, others are lethargic.
  • 2026-06-12Fertilize
    BenchFertilized with liquid fertilizer.
  • 2026-03-29Observation
    BenchSpring Tufts Pushing
  • 2025-11-02Observation
    BenchFall Needle Colors and Drop
  • 2025-10-23Observation
    BenchBench Photo
  • 2025-09-11Observation
    Study GroupBench Photo
  • 2025-07-19Prune
    BenchPruned back tight to encourage ramification and appearance of height.
  • 2025-07-13Observation
View full timeline →

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