European larch is a great choice for specimen plantings or in groups for parks and large areas.
Unlike most conifers, European larch drops its needles in winter.
Bright green foliage in spring changes to medium green throughout summer, turning a golden yellow in fall before falling.
- Family (English) Pine
- Family (botanic) Pinaceae
- Planting site Residential and parks
- Tree or plant type Tree
- Foliage Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
- Native locale Non-native
- Size range Large tree (more than 40 feet)
- Mature height 70-75 feet
- Mature width 25-30 feet
- Light exposure Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)
- Hardiness zones Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5 (Northern Illinois), Zone 6 (City of Chicago)
- Soil preference Moist, well-drained soil
- Drought tolerance Moderately sensitive
- Other tolerances Alkaline soil
- Season of interest early fall, mid fall
- Flower color and fragrance Inconspicuous
- Shape or form Irregular, Pyramidal
- Growth rate Fast, Moderate
- Transplants well Yes
- Planting considerations Intolerant of pollution
- Wildlife Insect-eating birds, Moths, Seed-eating birds
- Has cultivars Yes
