Larix decidua

Common Name

European/Common Larch

Scientific Name

Larix decidua

Hardiness Zone

5a [-15 to -20]

Tolerances

Drought

Moderate

Moderate

Poor Drainage

Intolerant

Intolerant

Alkaline Soil

Moderate

Moderate

Salt

Tolerant

Tolerant

Shade

Intolerant

Intolerant

Air Pollution

Intolerant

Intolerant

Soil Volume

20

Planting Area

  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fall Foliage

    Fall Foliage

Form

pyramidal

Pyramidal

Mature Height

75 feet

Crown Spread

30 feet

Limitations

  • Problems with excessive sucker growth

Additional Information

Needs moisture, well-drained and sunny conditions. Deciduous conifer with yellow fall color. More tolerant of cultivation that native Eastern Larch.