Larix Species, Common Larch, European Larch

It is a reliable and handsome deciduous coniferous tree planted in the Midwestern and Eastern US. It is fast growing, about 2 feet/year a...Read Morend should live about 150 to 200 years. It gets a golden bronze autumn color before the needles fall. It is occasionally planted in landscapes, mostly in affluent neighborhoods or parks as designated by landscape architects or designers; it is not a hot selling item for the average homeowner. Most cities or bigger towns will have some in the boundaries. Its abundantly produced little cones are 1 to 1.5" long and scale tips are not recurved.

i have this type of tree growing on my property and i built a bridge out of it.. you MUST wear gloves when handling this wood..when rough...Read More sawed it produces very tiny slivers which bury in your skin and are difficult to see and remove.. beautiful plant ,strong rot resistant wood..kinda slow growing..not recommended for indoor use even after finishing & sanding, still has slivers

I've seen them as dominate species in areas of the Alps.

I have seen low numbers of this species grown in different yards - even a non gardener may grow this with ease. American Larch require da...Read Moremp, swampy environment so is rarely offered in cultivation except as bonsai or dwarf. If you see a larch growing in swampy environment it is most likely American Larch. European Larch are more of a upland species so is more often used as standard trees.