Overwintering guide
How to overwinter weeping european larch
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills weeping european larch in winter
Cutting weeping european larch hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
More weeping european larch care
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- Overwintering weeping european larch — our other guide for the same plant
- Full weeping european larch care guide
- Weeping European Larch temperature range
- How often to water weeping european larch
- How to prune weeping european larch
- Common weeping european larch problems & fixes
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Overwintering weeping european larch — FAQ
Does weeping european larch need to come indoors for winter?
Weeping European Larch is hardy to roughly USDA zone 2 — winter lows around -46°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Weeping European Larch is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move weeping european larch for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water weeping european larch in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills weeping european larch over winter?
Cutting weeping european larch hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.