Larix decidua 'Cherry Valley' Rare European Larch Acer japonicum The growth habit is more

The growth habit is more open and clustered

'Little Joe' has small green leaves that turn orange to red in the fall

This selection leafs out as a bright pink red fading to a light green by mid-summer

'Waterfall' has very pendulous and its cascading look that gives it its name

Larix decidua 'Cherry Valley' Rare European Larch Acer japonicum The growth habit is moreLarix decidua 'Cherry Valley' Rare European Larch Zones 2 8 Larix decidua 'Cherry Valley' is a compact, dwarf European larch originating as a witchs broom discovered in a cemetery. It features soft green needles in spring and summer that turn a bright orange gold in fall, providing strong seasonal interest. Best grown in full sun and well drained soil, it forms a dense, rounded habit reaching about 4 ft tall and wide in 10 years, and it is extremely