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Key characteristics

Family: Pinaceae
Height: 4 ft to 5 ft
Width: 4 ft to 6 ft
Flower color: Rosy pink immature cones maturing to reddish brown
Foliage color: Soft bright green needles turning golden yellow in fall before dropping
Bloom time: Spring
Light: Full sun
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; prune to maintain shape and remove damaged branches
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 7
Wildlife: Songbirds and small mammals feed on seeds with branches providing shelter

Shrubs

Larix kaempferi 'Wolterdingen'

Wolterdingen Dwarf Japanese Larch

Larix kaempferi 'Wolterdingen' features soft blue-green needles borne in dense clusters along intricately branched stems, creating a finely textured canopy that changes with the seasons. Fresh growth emerges bright green in spring, while autumn brings warm golden tones before the needles are shed. Small reddish female cones and yellow pollen cones appear in spring, adding subtle ornamental interest and contributing to the plant's seasonal character.

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Sun Gardens
Rock Gardens
Borders
Bird Gardens

Companion plants

Boxwoods · Dwarf Korean fir · Bergenia · Maiden grass · Snowdrops · Agapanthus

Design tip

Use ‘Wolterdingen’ where its changing foliage and sculptural branching can be appreciated throughout the year. Bright green spring needles mature to soft blue-green before turning golden in autumn, while the intricate bare branches provide structure and texture through winter.