European Larch
Western Larch is considered a medium – large sized tree growing up to 82-148 feet tall (25-45 m). Larch only grows in well drained soils and will not tolerate waterlogged soils. Sun exposure for the European Larch is part sun – full sun. Larix species have both male and female cones. The female cones are a showy red/ purple color. Larix is the only coniferous tree that loses its needles through the winter.
Scientific Name: Larix decidua
Common Name: European Larch
Family: Pinaceae
Genus: Larix
Hardiness: Zone 2
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