Golden Larch Seeds
Pseudolarix amabilis
£4.80 – £24.96
- ✓ These Golden Larch tree seeds, Pseudolarix amabilis, are easy to grow and, with some care and patience, will develop into stunning deciduous conifers.
- ✓ Golden Larch is an ancient tree species with a beautiful conical shape, displaying attractive foliage that turns from fresh green to golden-yellow.
- ✓ Pseudolarix amabilis provides multiple seasons of interest, with new spring growth, summer shade, fabulous autumn colour and winter silhouettes.
- ✓ Grow your own Golden Larch tree from seed and enjoy this critically endangered living fossil, rarely seen in gardens, for many years to come.
- ✓ Quality UK seed stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
The Pseudolarix amabilis, commonly known as the Golden Larch, is a unique tree that adds splendour to any garden. Its seeds are the gateway to growing these magnificent trees, known for their striking golden autumn foliage. Originating from East Asia, these trees adapt well to various climates, making them ideal for UK gardens.
The Golden Larch, with its distinctive conical shape and vibrant colour, becomes a focal point in any landscape. These seeds are not just planting material; they are an investment in the aesthetic value of your space.
Planting Pseudolarix amabilis from seed offers a rewarding gardening experience, as you nurture and watch them grow into towering beauties. They are perfect for creating natural privacy screens or as standout specimens in large gardens. With proper care, these trees can grow to impressive sizes, making them a legacy you can leave for future generations. At Yarrow Gardens, we ensure our seeds are of the highest quality, promising a high germination rate and healthy growth.
Season of Interest
Spring, Autumn
Sunlight
Partial Shade, Partial Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Foliage Colour
Golden/Yellow
Hardiness
-20°C and below (H7)
When MatureSafety
Pollen Allergies, Pet Safe
Watering
Moderate
Preferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Preferred Soil pH
Acidic
Autumn Interest Trees
Natural Germination: Pseudolarix amabilis seeds benefit from natural stratification processes. In their native habitat, these seeds undergo a period of cold winter temperatures, which breaks their dormancy. To mimic these conditions, sowing the seeds outdoors in autumn allows them to experience natural chilling through the winter, preparing them for germination in spring.
Artificial Stratification:If you’re looking to speed up the germination process or if natural conditions are not suitable, artificial stratification is an effective method. This involves keeping the seeds in moist conditions at a cold temperature, usually between 2-4°C, for about 4-8 weeks. After this period, seeds are moved to a warmer environment to encourage sprouting. This method can be particularly useful for gardeners looking to control the timing of germination.
Natural germination of Larch is much preferred over the artificial method.
Scarification
Soak in water for 24 hours
Cold Stratification
Cold stratify for 60 days
Germinate
Expect about 78% germinancy
Difficulty Level
Easy
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
| Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £0.95 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | This item |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | This item |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (ParcelForce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £4.49 (Flat) | |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (ParcelForce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
| Large Items (Heavy or +1.4m) - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) | |
| Large Items (Heavy or +1.4m) - Standard Courier (ParcelForce) | £24.95 (Flat) | |
| Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010
You can view our Plant Healthy report here.
We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.
Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.
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