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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