species 23,240 observations
European Larch
Larix decidua
Field notes
Larix decidua, the European larch, is a species of larch native to the mountains of central Europe, in the Alps and Carpathian Mountains, with small disjunct lowland populations in northern Poland. Its life span has been confirmed to be close to 1000 years, with ages of around 2000 years likely.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Larch Pug Moth, Larch Casebearer Moth, Fall Webworm Moth, Small Engrailed
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Larch Woolly Aphid, Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Cream-streaked Ladybird
1
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Soil
- Loam
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Habit
- Horizontal Irregular Pyramidal
- Plant type
- Tree
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.