This large deciduous coniferous tree has an erect grey trunk with horizontal branches and drooping branchlets that form a conical habit. It has dark green needle-like leaves that turn yellow in autumn and the male and female strobili appear in early spring.

Hardiness zones 4 to 7 

Larix decidua is naturally found in southern and central Europe extending to Poland and Russia growing in mountain forests and can attain a height of 50m (164ft) tall with a trunk up to 2m (6ft) diameter. 

It grows on most well drained organic rich moist soils (dislikes chalky soils) in an open sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

European Larch is grown for its habit and foliage. It is planted in large gardens and parks as a specimen tree or used in shelterbelts in rural areas. It establishes in 3 to 4 years and is long lived. It is suitable for mountain regions and is cultivated in plantations for its timber. ID 2779

Larix (lă-riks) decidua (de-KID-ew-a)

Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
Larches, spruces, pines, firs, hemlocks and cedars