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