Larix decidua Larch (Pinaceae) Deciduous tree

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Larix decidua
Larch
Deciduous tree
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The Larix decidua plant species is found in C. Europe - Alps to N. Russia and Siberia. Naturalized in Britain. It is a member of the Pinaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Larch. Some home gardeners know the variety as L. europaea.

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Latin Name:  Larix decidua
Common Name:  Larch
Family:  Pinaceae
Author:  Mill.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  45   Mature Width:  15

Habitat:  Forms extensive open forests at high altitudes[81].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow late winter in pots in a cold frame. One months cold stratification helps germination[113]. It is best to give the seedlings light shade for the first year[78]. As soon as they are large enough to handle, prick out the seedlings into individual pots. Although only a few centimetres tall, they can be planted out into their permanent positions in the summer providing you give them an effective weed-excluding mulch and preferably some winter protection for their first year. Otherwise grow them on in the cold frame for their first winter and plant them out in early summer of the following year. The seed remains viable for 3 years[113] If you are growing larger quantities of plants, you can sow the seed in an outdoor seedbed in late winter. Grow on the seedlings in the seedbed for a couple of years until they are ready to go into their permanent positions then plant them out during the winter.

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