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Larix decidua

European Larch, Common Larch

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

20 - 30m

Width:

8 - 9m

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

3, 4, 5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to slightly alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 7.5)

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Flooding Tolerance:

Moderate

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Tolerant

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Unknown

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Parks, Residential

Native to Ontario:

No

Native to North America:

No

Insects and Diseases

One serious pest for this tree species is larch case-bearer, which is a small insect that causes the needles of the larch to brown. Other issues include, leaf cast, canker, needle rust, woolly larch aphid and Japanese beetle. Although this tree does have some pest issues, it is still recommended to be planted specimen tree.

Management Notes

None of significance