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European Larch

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Common Name:  European Larch       

Scientific Name:  Larix decidua   

Location: Main Park, above great lawn between the play areas.

Size: 19 inches diameter at breast height

European Larch, Larix decidua map of location

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Native to:  Central and Southern Europe

This tree typically grows to:  60-100 feet tall and 20-30 feet wide 

This tree prefers these conditions:  Medium soil; full sun; cooler temperatures; room to grow

Special about this tree:  

  • Though this tree has needled leaves, it is not an evergreen.
  • Soft needles, which grow in tufts, turn golden in autumn, then fall from the tree.
  • Resistant to deer browse
  • This tree doesn’t like air pollution and does like space, making it a good species to plant in large yards or parks.

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European Larch, Larix decidua bark
European Larch, Larix decidua pinecone in relation to quarter
European Larch, Larix decidua twig with needles in relation to quarter
European Larch, Larix decidua needles in relation to quarter
European Larch, Larix decidua tree

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