{"product_id":"larix-laricina-bear-swamp-larch-live-plant-8-inches-tall-1-year-graft-unique-deciduous-conifer-compact-landscape-specimen","title":"Larix laricina ‘Bear Swamp’ – 8 Inch Deciduous Conifer Live Plant, 1 Year Graft","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a healthy grafted plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 live Larix laricina ‘Bear Swamp’ plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: approximately 8 inches tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-year grafted plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, rooted specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bear Swamp Larch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larix laricina ‘Bear Swamp’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous conifer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-year graft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining soil; tolerates moist conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; prefers consistent moisture during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact cultivar; size develops slowly with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"MikesPlants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499588284548,"sku":null,"price":126.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify3_52.jpg?v=1783659426","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/larix-laricina-bear-swamp-larch-live-plant-8-inches-tall-1-year-graft-unique-deciduous-conifer-compact-landscape-specimen","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}