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Deborah Waxman American Larch

Larix laricina 'Deborah Waxman'

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Deborah Waxman American Larch (Larix laricina 'Deborah Waxman') at Minor's Garden Center

Deborah Waxman American Larch

Deborah Waxman American Larch

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Deborah Waxman American Larch (Larix laricina 'Deborah Waxman') at Minor's Garden Center

Deborah Waxman American Larch in fall

Deborah Waxman American Larch in fall

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

Height:  6 feet

Spread:  4 feet

Sunlight:  full sun  partial shade 

Hardiness Zone:  2a

Other Names:  Dwarf Tamarack

Description:

If you like the native tamarack but don't have the room, here is the ideal garden-size copy of the same tree; forms an upright pyramid of garden proportions, deciduous bluish-green needles turn yellow in autumn before falling, showy rosy cones in spring

Ornamental Features

Deborah Waxman American Larch is primarily valued in the landscape or garden for its distinctively pyramidal habit of growth. It has bluish-green deciduous foliage which emerges light green in spring. The needle-like leaves turn an outstanding yellow in the fall. The rose fruits are held in cones in late spring. The rough gray bark and gold branches add an interesting dimension to the landscape.

Landscape Attributes

Deborah Waxman American Larch is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a distinctive and refined pyramidal form. It lends an extremely fine and delicate texture to the landscape composition which can make it a great accent feature on this basis alone.

This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and should not require much pruning, except when necessary, such as to remove dieback. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Deborah Waxman American Larch is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • General Garden Use

Planting & Growing

Deborah Waxman American Larch will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. It has a low canopy, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 60 years or more.

This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It is quite adaptable, prefering to grow in average to wet conditions, and will even tolerate some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference for acidic soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selection of a native North American species.

Size Available:

LOW BRANCHED- 2' $114.99

 
 
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Ornamental Features