Larix decidua

European Larch

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Height
25 to 50 m
Width
4 to 10 m
Light/shadow demands
sun
pH-Value
acidic, slightly alkaline, neutral, alkaline, slightly acidic
Soil
permeable, all substrates
Trees and shrubs for bees
hedge
Bird feeding plants
Larix decidua

 

Characteristics:
Habit
Slender, conical large tree, 25-35 (50) m tall; 4-6 (10) m wide; branches in layers, horizontal to arching upward, yellowish twigs, loosely hanging; strong-growing, 40-70 cm a year
Crown
broad conical broad conical
Blossom
Monoecious, females as cones, red, April, decorative; male in clusters, yellow
Leaves
Deciduous, needle-shaped, arranged in clusters; early shoots beginning of April, light green and slightly fragrant, later powerful green, bright yellow in autumn, November
Fruits
Small, up to 4 cm long, ovoid, brown cones, remain several years on the tree
Roots
Cordate roots, very shallow on heavy soil where it is not well-anchored; tolerates covering with loose material
Demands
Sun, tolerates warmth, not growing fast in hot, dry areas, frost hardy; prefers breezy areas
Soil
Moderately dry to fresh; on all well-drained, somewhat nutritious substrates.  
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4    
Tip
L. decidua tolerates cutting for hedging. The best time for this is after shooting in June.
Bee pasture/nectar
Yes
Synonyms
L. europaea
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Product Nr Options Price (plus 7% VAT)
98220137 Cont 12 l, 150-200 €65.00
98020137 Cont 7,5 l, height 125-150 €45.00
99240177 rootballed, 125-150 €45.00
99050177 rootballed, 150-200 €65.00
005704723044406 trained postrate, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 225-250, width 80-100 €1,100.00
bkA546701163713 specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 200-250 €130.00
99340177 specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 250-300 €200.00
99150177 specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 300-350 €280.00
99250177 specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 350-400 €390.00
99640177 specimen, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 350-400, width 150-200 €900.00
99740177 specimen, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 400-500, width 150-200 €1,250.00
001056157388440 archway, round , 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 250, width 250 €2,300.00
Product Nr Options Price (plus 7% VAT)
98220137 Cont 12 l, 150-200 €65.00
98020137 Cont 7,5 l, height 125-150 €45.00
99240177 rootballed, 125-150 €45.00
99050177 rootballed, 150-200 €65.00
005704723044406 trained postrate, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 225-250, width 80-100 €1,100.00
bkA546701163713 specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 200-250 €130.00
99340177 specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 250-300 €200.00
99150177 specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 300-350 €280.00
99250177 specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 350-400 €390.00
99640177 specimen, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 350-400, width 150-200 €900.00
99740177 specimen, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 400-500, width 150-200 €1,250.00
001056157388440 archway, round , 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 250, width 250 €2,300.00