Larix laricina ‘Bear Swamp’ – Larch Live Plant | 8 Inches Tall | 1 Year Graft | Unique Deciduous Conifer | Compact Landscape Specimen
Add a rare and distinctive conifer to your collection with this 8-inch tall Larix laricina ‘Bear Swamp’, a 1-year graft ready for planting and long-term enjoyment. This unique selection of the American Larch is prized for its compact growth habit, soft green needles, and exceptional seasonal interest. Unlike most conifers, larches are deciduous, producing fresh green foliage in spring and summer before transforming into brilliant golden-yellow tones in autumn and shedding their needles for winter. Its compact form makes it an excellent choice for rock gardens, conifer collections, foundation plantings, and decorative containers. You will receive a healthy grafted plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Larix laricina ‘Bear Swamp’ plant
✔️ Height: approximately 8 inches tall
✔️ 1-year grafted plant
✔️ Healthy, rooted specimen
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Bear Swamp Larch
Botanical Name: Larix laricina ‘Bear Swamp’
Plant Type: Deciduous conifer
Growth Stage: 1-year graft
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates moist conditions
Watering: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture during establishment
Mature Height: Compact cultivar; size develops slowly with age
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: 2–6
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Plant in a sunny location with well-draining soil and provide regular watering during the first growing season. Larches perform best with consistent moisture and will reward gardeners with brilliant golden fall color each year.