Species: Larix decidua
(lare'iks dee-sid'you-ah)
European Larch; Common Larch
Found on Course Walks
None Listed
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
Cultivars
Many varieties exist for this species, few are readily available in the trade.
'Horstmann's Recurva', 'Pendula', 'Prag', 'Puli', 'Varied Directions'Ornamental Characteristics
Tree > 30 feet
70' - 100'
Deciduous
pyramidal
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun
5a
Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)
full sun required
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
larch case-bearer insect may be a serious problem
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
native to northern and central Europe; readily transplanted in spring before bud break or whenever dormant
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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