Western Larch
Larix occidentalis
Pinaceae
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
British Columbia to Mt
Location
Peterson Oak Grove, Conifer Slope
Source of plant
Forestfarm Nursery, Richard Sniezko, USFS, Oregon State University, Hoyt Arboretum
Description
Tree reaching 180' in height. Branchlets becoming glabrous; needles 1 3/4" long, sharp-pointed, stiff,rounded above, keeled beneath. Cones to 1 1/2" long, scales hairy at base, bracts exserted and erect.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5