About Pseudolarix amabilis (J.Nelson) Rehd.
Common Name and Horticultural Use
Commonly called golden larch, Pseudolarix amabilis (J.Nelson) Rehd. is an attractive ornamental tree suited for planting in parks and large gardens.
Heat Tolerance and Southeastern US Cultivation
Unlike true larches, golden larch tolerates summer heat and humidity, and grows successfully in the southeastern United States, where most larches and firs do not thrive.
European Cultivation Range
In Europe, it grows most successfully in the Mediterranean region, with notable mature specimens growing in northern Italy.
Cultivation in the United Kingdom
Further north, in the United Kingdom, it can grow, but only very slowly, due to the region's cooler summers.
Horticultural Award
This plant has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
