Larch — European Larch

Larix decidua

Larch — European Larch (Larix decidua) is a tree suited to the Colorado Front Range, rated "Recommended for Most Sites" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List. It matures to about 40–70 ft tall and 25–40 ft wide, and needs medium to high water.

medium to high water40–70 ft tall and 25–40 ft wideDeer-resistant

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Larch — European Larch (Larix decidua) — (c) Jens-Christian Svenning, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Jens-Christian Svenning

Larch — European Larch (Larix decidua) — mature form — (c) Andreas Rockstein, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

Larch — European Larch (Larix decidua) — foliage — (c) Wolfgang Jauch, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Larch — European Larch (Larix decidua) — bloom — (c) Wolfgang Jauch, some rights reserved (CC BY)

At a glance

Rating: Recommended for Most Sites
Botanical name: Larix decidua
Variety / cultivar: European Larch
Type: Tree
Mature size: 40–70 ft tall and 25–40 ft wide
Water needs: medium to high water
Colorado native: No
Foliage: Deciduous
Soil: clay, loam
Soil pH: 6.0–8.2
Hail tolerance: high
Wind tolerance: high
Salt tolerance: moderate

Frequently asked questions

Is Larch — European Larch good for the Colorado Front Range?: Yes. Larch — European Larch is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a tree suited to Colorado's Front Range, rated "Recommended for Most Sites" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List.
How big does Larch — European Larch get?: It matures to about 40–70 ft tall and 25–40 ft wide.
How much water does Larch — European Larch need?: It needs medium to high water once established.
Is Larch — European Larch native to Colorado?: No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.

Larch — European Larch

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