Larix occidentalis (Western Larch) Size:1 gal SE open forests

open forests

Soil needs: moist to semi-dry

Flowers are solitary and large reaching 2-3 in

Western red cedar is commonly found in moist sites

The white or light yellow flowers are small and grouped together in dense clusters

Larix occidentalis (Western Larch) Size:1 gal SE open forestsPlant Description: The Western larch is a fast growing, long living, very large tree. It has a pyramidal shaped crown, with branches growing horizontally outward, though slightly drooping, near the bottom of the crown. A deep, spreading root system provides good anchorage for these large trees. The bark is thin and scaly when young, turning reddish brown, deeply furrowed and thickening with age. The bright green leaves are needle like, short and soft,