HEIGHT up to 125 ft (38 m)
TYPE Deciduous
OCCURRENCE C. Europe
European larch is one of the first trees to burst into leaf in spring. Its timber is strong and durable. BARK Gray-brown, cracking with age. LEAF Flat, soft needles, blunt or short-pointed tips, bright green. FLOWER Males yellow; females pink-red. FRUIT Brown, egg-shaped cones, with smooth scales and visible bracts.
