Larix occidentalis (Western Larch) Size:1 gal SE open forests

open forests

Soil needs: moist to semi-dry

nuthatches

It has a pyramidal shaped crown

Flowers are catkins that arrive as the leaves emerge

Larix occidentalis (Western Larch) Size:1 gal SE open forestsPlant Description: The Western larch is a fast growing, long living, very large tree. It has a pyramidal shaped crown, with branches growing horizontally outward, though slightly drooping, near the bottom of the crown. A deep, spreading root system provides good anchorage for these large trees. The bark is thin and scaly when young, turning reddish brown, deeply furrowed and thickening with age. The bright green leaves are needle like, short and soft,