Deciduous Conifers (Larix, Metasequoia, Pseudolarix, Taxiodium)

Larix

Weeping European Larch

Larix decidua ‘Pendula’

Zone: 3

10′ x 12′

Full sun

Forms a compact, fast-growing conifer with soft tufts of lime-green foliage in spring and summer, followed by bright yellow fall color and a striking bare winter silhouette studded with tiny cones.

Japanese Larch

Larix kaempferi

Zone: 4

90′ x 20′

Full sun

Forms a large upright conifer with bright green new growth in the spring and golden yellow fall color.

Diane Japanese Larch

Larix kaempferi ‘Diane’

Zone: 4

20′ x 7′

Full sun

Fast growing, dwarf form of Japanese larch, with unique contorted branches.

Metasequoia

Dawn Redwood

Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Zone: 4

100′ x 25′

Full sun to part sun

Fast-growing, conical conifer with feathery bright green foliage that turns rusty bronze in fall. Fossil records indicate it being a Pacific Northwest Native, and once thought to be extinct, still rare to see.

Golden Dawn Redwood

Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Ogon’

Zone: 4

80′ x 20′

Full sun to shade

Similar to the species with yellow-green foliage and a slightly more dwarf habit.

Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Zone: 4

80′ x 25′

Full sun

Forms a tall pyramid with bright green new growth, turning a reddish bronze in the fall. Performs well in wet areas and can develop knees.

Shawnee Brave Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum ‘Mickelson’

Zone: 4

50′ x 20′

Full sun

Forms an upright, narrow, pyramidal habit with delicate needled leaves that turn apricot-orange in the fall. Thrives in wet areas.

Pseudolarix

Golden Larch

Pseudolarix amabilis

Zone: 4

50′ x 35′

Full sun

Forms a large, open conifer with soft, delicate, light green foliage that turns rusty yellow/orange in the fall.