European larch (Larix decidua)

European larch (Larix decidua) is a conifer that can grow higher than 15m tall and 3m – 8m wide.

This plant has several common names including: European larch, common larch or Venice turpentine.

This is a deciduous plant that takes more than 50 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: European larch, common larch, Venice turpentine
Scientific name: Larix decidua
Plant type: Conifers, Trees
Habit: Bushy
Height: Higher than 15m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Architectural, Coastal
Planting type: Low Maintenance

Seasonal colors

How to plant European larch (Larix decidua) – Radio Tonreg from Vienna, Austria, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing European larch (Larix decidua) – Dominicus Johannes Bergsma, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons