My Trees > Japanese Larch 1

Estimated Origin: April 2019
Training Since: March 2022
Acquired: March 12, 2023
Progression: Pre-Bonsai

Larix kaempferi

Larch forest

Provenance

2023 PSBA Spring Sale Bonsai NW (Tony)

July 19, 2025

Prune

Reduced the overall bushiness. Buds have swolen well and I think it will give a nice flush to start getting some ramification.
July 14, 2025

Observation
May 31, 2025

Other – Relocated

Moved from the courtyard to the new backyard bench
April 18, 2025

Repot

New planting from trees in JapaneseLarch-1
April 22, 2024

Observation
April 5, 2024

Observation
March 20, 2023

Observation
March 18, 2023

Repot

PSBA Eastside Study Group repotting event- Split into 4 plantings, 3 Anderson flats and a single tree

Deciduous conifer with strong seasonal character; flexible when young; ideal for literati styles.

Leaf Persistence: Deciduous
Leaf Form: Conifer
Watering: Moderate to high
Watering Notes: Water deeply; don't allow to fully dry.
Watering Season: Spring → Autumn
Fertilization: Balanced
Fertilization Notes: Feed every 2 weeks in spring; reduce after midsummer.
Wiring: Spring or Autumn
Wiring Notes: Very flexible when young; bark scars easily.
Pruning: Structural in spring, maintenance in summer
Pruning Notes: Pinch candles for refinement; hard prune in early spring.
Repotting: Every 2-4 years
Repotting Notes: Repot in early spring before bud swell; root prune moderately.
Propagation: Cuttings or seed
Propagation Notes: Layering and softwood cuttings in spring work well.
Zone 8b: Very rot-prone in winter; ensure drainage