Siberian Larch.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Coniferous tree

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 7 à 14 jours

Taille adulte

20 to 40 meters

Croissance

Moyenne

Rusticité

USDA 1 à 6

Floraison

Early to mid spring

Entretien

Plant this tree in a spot with full sun and well draining soil. Keep an eye on the needles during the growing season, as browning can sometimes indicate moisture stress. It is very low maintenance once established in the landscape.

Arrosage

Water deeply during the first few years until the root system is fully established.

Engrais

Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer once in early spring.

Taille

Prune only to remove dead or damaged branches during the dormant winter season.

Rempotage

If grown in a container, move to a larger pot every few years to accommodate root growth.

Sol

Well drained loam or sandy soil

pH du sol

Acidic to neutral

Température

-45 à 30°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Moyenne

Durée de vie

Long lived, often exceeding 200 years.

Parfum

Léger

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

The plant is generally considered non toxic but the sap can be a mild skin irritant.

Enfants

The needles are sharp and may pose a minor puncture risk to small children.

Allergènes de contact

Handling the needles or sap may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergènes aéroportés

The pollen can be a moderate respiratory allergen during the spring release.

Comestibilité

The needles are not typically consumed and may cause irritation if ingested in large quantities.

Comment l'identifier

• Deciduous conifer needles
• Bright green spring needles
• Golden yellow autumn foliage
• Small woody seed cones
• Straight trunk with rough bark

Hauteur

20 à 40m

Envergure

8 à 15m

Feuilles

bright green, golden yellow, deciduous

Fleurs

red, yellow, 1 à 3cm

Fruits

brown, Autumn

Problèmes courants

• Larch casebearer — Small caterpillars that mine the needles and cause browning.
• Larch needle cast — Fungal infection causing premature needle drop.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Hivernage

No special action is required as this tree is fully hardy in extreme cold.

En pot

This tree is not suitable for containers due to its immense mature size and deep root requirements.

Plant in groups with other boreal species to mimic natural forest stands.

Bonnes associations

• Silver Birch — They naturally occur together in boreal forest ecosystems.
• Picea abies — They share similar soil and moisture requirements in northern climates.

Espèces similaires

• Larix decidua — It is a close relative with similar growth habits and deciduous needles.
• Larix laricina — It is the North American equivalent that also thrives in cold, wet soils.

Science

Famille

Pinaceae

Genre

Larix

Ordre

Pinales

Classe

Pinopsida

Région d'origine

Northern Russia, Siberia, and parts of Mongolia.

Préservation

This species is widespread and not currently of conservation concern.

It dominates vast boreal forests by tolerating extremely short growing seasons and frozen soils.

Intérêt pour la faune

provides nesting cover, seeds attract birds

Pollinisateurs

abeilles

Utilisations

timber production, ornamental specimen, windbreak

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

Does it need special care in winter?

No, it is perfectly adapted to extreme cold and requires no protection.

Can I grow this in a pot?

It is not suitable for long term container growth due to its massive size.

D'où vient le nom

Larix is the ancient Latin name for the larch tree, while sibirica refers to its native Siberian range.

Bon à savoir

• It is one of the few conifers that loses its needles every autumn.
• The wood is highly rot resistant and was historically used for ship building.
• It can survive temperatures as low as minus 50 degrees Celsius.