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Larix decidua

European Larch

A rapid-growing conifer, pyramidal in shape when young, and wider spreading with age. The bright green needles change to a bright yellow to orange colour in autumn, eventually shedding them late fall.

  • »  A rapid growing conifer that is pyramidal when young
  • »  Soft, green needles turn golden-yellow in the fall
  • »  Use for windscreens or in solitary plantings

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  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:2
  • Height:18-30 m
  • Spread:6-10 m
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Fast
Attributes
• Deciduous conifer
• Fall Color
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Pyramidal
Foliage Color
• Golden
• Green
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Hedge
• Naturalizing
• Screening (privacy)
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Larix decidua

The European larch is a species of larix, native to the mountains of central Europe, the Alps and Carpathian Mountains, with separated lowland populations in Poland and Lithuania.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Larix decidua

While larix have the appearance of evergreens, however, they shed their needles every fall. The brilliant show of golden-yellow needles makes it visually striking in the autumn months.