European or Common Larch

Scientific Name
Larix decidua
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Yellow fall color; red or pink cone-like female flowers in spring.

Culture

Full sun; moist, well drained soil; tolerates wet sites.

Notes

This is a deciduous conifer and will drop its needles in autumn.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
60.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
75.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Pyramidal, with drooping branchlets

Native Regions, Text

Europe

Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
European Larch form
picID
3589
Image
European Larch leaves (needles)
picID
3590
Image
European Larch flowers
picID
3591
Image
European larch fruit (cones)
picID
3592
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
220