Larix occidentalis

Larix occidentalis

A large deciduous conifer that grows extremely straight. Leaves are light green, turning yellow in the fall before dropping for winter. Native throughout the Northern Rocky Mountains.

Light Requirements: Full Sun
Water Requirements: High, Moderate
USDA Zone: 2b
Plant Type: Evergreen Tree
Soil Texture: Sandy Loam, Silt Loam, Clay Loam, Clay

Plant Height at Maturity

100 feet

Plant Width at Maturity

25 feet

Growth Rate

1-6"/year

Growth Habit

Upright

Landscape Uses

Ornamental Specimen

Environmental Features

Native Species | Bird Habitat

Tough Sites

Compacted Soil | Deer Damage | Urban Conditions | High Wind

Seasonal Interest

Winter Interest

Flower Color