
Japanese Larch 1
Larix kaempferi (Japanese Larch)Larch forest
Pre-Bonsai
- Acquired
- Mar 12, 2023
- Training since
- Mar 1, 2022
- Origin
- Apr 1, 2019
- Provenance
- 2023 PSBA Spring Sale Bonsai NW (Tony)
Seasonal Care — Mid Spring
- watering
- Water regularly as leafing out accelerates.
- fertilization
- Increase feeding; use balanced fertilizer.
- repotting
- Finish any urgent repots early in this phase.
- pruning
- Light pinching to guide shape.
- wiring
- Wire tertiary branches; monitor existing wire for bite.
- bud shoot management
- Remove weak shoots from crowded areas.
- pests disease
- Monitor for fungal infections on new shoots.
- wound management
- Check healing, apply cut paste if necessary.
- deadwood carving
- Avoid during active growth.
- propagation
- Begin softwood cuttings.
- development
- Focus on balancing growth and silhouette.
- display
- Possible if tree is strong and stable.
Care History8 entries
Prune
Pruned back tight to encourage ramification and appearance of height.
Reduced the overall bushiness. Buds have swolen well and I think it will give a nice flush to start getting some ramification.
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Other — Relocated
Moved from hot courtyard to backyard
Moved from the courtyard to the new backyard bench
BenchRepot
New planting from trees in JapaneseLarch-1
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Repot
PSBA Eastside Study Group repotting event- Split into 4 plantings, 3 Anderson flats and a single tree
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Larix kaempferi — Quick Reference
- Placement
- Full sun
- Watering
- Moderate to high
- Repotting
- Every 2-4 years
- Pruning
- Structural in spring, maintenance in summer
- Fertilization
- Balanced
- Wiring
- Spring or Autumn