A native North American larch with fine, feathery needles that turn golden yellow in fall before dropping. It thrives in cool, wet areas and is one of the few deciduous conifers.
Overview
Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
40–80′ tall × 15–25′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
low
Zone 2aZone 5b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 5b
pH Range
5.56.5
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 6.5
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringFall
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern North America
Native to: Alaska, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming
