Larix gmelinii Dortmund Vitifolium compact habit and striking seasonal

compact habit and striking seasonal interest

All we know it is a maple that in terms of leaves looks a bit like Bloodgood

The original Coral Pink tree can be found in Arboretum Kalmthout in Belgium

It is a gorgeous cascading tree reaching up to 3m in height and 4m wide

The leaves in spring are yellow-green and turn green in the summer and back to yellow in fall

Larix gmelinii Dortmund Vitifolium compact habit and striking seasonalAs a deciduous conifer, Larix gmelinii (Dahurian larch) offers year round interest by changing its appearance with the seasons. Dortmund is a cultivated form that is valued for its reliable hardiness and good structure. In spring and summer it bears soft green needles; come autumn it turns a bright golden hue before the foliage drops, leaving a delicate, airy skeleton of branches in winter. Its form is generally upright or pyramidal, offering an