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96 Top trees: Dramatic effects
European larch
Larix decidua
A tenjin at the
top suggests
a tree that has This European yamadori larch is nothing if not dramatic.
survived a harsh
environment It was collected from the Italian Alps. Larches do not
appreciate root-pruning, so this specimen, with its
well-established root system, presented quite a
challenge. Clearly a traditional pot would not do.
The owner, who also created the pot and the
stand, came up with this inventive and
artistic solution. You sometimes have
to think out of the box—or pot!
Slightly less coarse growth
24in / 60cm tall than Japanese larch
Looking closer
Courtesy of John Pitt
Top: Natural, grasping roots
made this an ideal candidate
for a semi-cascade tree.
Center: The delicate foliage is
arranged in whorls. Pale green
in spring and summer, it turns
golden yellow in fall.
Below: The textured pot
complements the gnarled trunk.
The unique spherical
rock-textured pot was
created specially for
this tree by John Pitt
Key features A dramatic, cascading
branch adds movement
and direction to
∙As the tree ages, it can develop
the composition
interesting bark, distinguished
by deep ridges and cracks.
∙Growth is less coarse than in
Japanese larch, but you can
minimize coarseness by regular
thinning. In general, this species
has delicate branches.
∙The larch is a vigorous grower.
It can replace pruned growth
extremely quickly.
