Species of Larch

Family of Larches
SpeciesSizeBasic Requirements
American Larch (Larix laricina)Mature height 50 to 75’ with a spread 15 to 25’Zones 1 to 4, full sun, almost any soil, likes wet feet, not dry soil
Japanese Larch, (Larix kaempferi)At 20 years height is 20’ and spread is 15’. Mature height is 50 to 70’ with a spread 25 to 40’ .Zones 4 to 7, full sun, almost any soil and will tolerate drier soil
Growth rate medium to fast at 12 to 15 inches per year.
European Larch (Larix deciduas)Mature height 70 to 75’ with a spread 25 to 30’ .Zones 2 to 6, full sun, almost any soil, will tolerate drier soil

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