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Larix kaempferi

Japanese Larch
Also known as: Abies leptolepis Siebold & Zucc. +17 more
  • Abies leptolepis Siebold & Zucc.
  • Larix japonica A.Murray bis
  • Larix japonica hort. ex Carrière
  • Larix kaempferi f. pendula (Beissn.) Yonek.
  • Larix kaempferi f. rubescens (Inokuma) T.Shimizu
  • Larix kaempferi var. pendula (Beissn.) C.K.Schneid.
  • Larix kaempferi var. rubescens Inokuma
  • Larix leptolepis (Siebold & Zucc.) Endl.
  • Larix leptolepis (Siebold & Zucc.) Godr.
  • Larix leptolepis (Siebold & Zucc.) Gordon
  • Larix leptolepis f. minor (A.Murray bis) Rehder
  • Larix leptolepis f. pendula (Beissn.) Rehder
  • Larix leptolepis f. pendula (Beissn.) Sugim.
  • Larix leptolepis subsp. pendula Beissn.
  • Larix leptolepis var. louchanensis Ferré & Augère
  • Larix leptolepis var. minor A.Murray bis
  • Larix leptolepis var. murrayana Maxim.
  • Larix leptolepis var. pendula Beissn.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Pinaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Larix kaempferi (commonly known as Japanese Larch) is a coniferous tree belonging to the Pinaceae family. Indigenous to Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Conifer

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Japan

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Austria, Baltic States, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Føroyar, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Inner Mongolia, Ireland, Korea, Netherlands, New York, Newfoundland, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Turkey

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