American Larch
Larix laricina
In boreal and other northern forests, the brilliant fall foliage of Larix laricina is unmistakable. It is the only New England conifer to drop its needles, so don’t be surprised to find it bare come November. A lovely specimen tree for rich soils that is host to more than 128 caterpillar species!
BLOOM TIME
- April
- May
SUNLIGHT
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
SOIL TYPE
- Well Drained
- Moist
- Wet
- Texture (Loam)
- Texture (Clay)
- High Organic Matter
- pH Neutral 6.0-8.0
HEIGHT
Over 20'
CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED
100-200
WILDLIFE BENEFITED
Caterpillars, Birds, Mammals
Artist: Claire Luce Baldwin
Photo Credit: Arthur Haines