Siberian Larch.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Coniferous tree

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

20 to 40 meters

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 1 a 6

Floración

Early to mid spring

Cuidados

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.

Riego

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

Abonado

Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer once in early spring.

Poda

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

Trasplante

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

Suelo

Well drained loam or sandy soil

pH del suelo

Acidic to neutral

Temperatura

-45 a 30°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Long lived, often exceeding 200 years.

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

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

Niños

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

Alérgenos por contacto

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

Alérgenos en el aire

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

Comestibilidad

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

Cómo identificarla

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

Altura

20 a 40m

Anchura

8 a 15m

Hojas

bright green, golden yellow, deciduous

Flores

red, yellow, 1 a 3cm

Frutos

brown, Autumn

Problemas frecuentes

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

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

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

En maceta

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.

Buenas compañeras

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

Especies parecidas

• 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.

Ciencia

Familia

Pinaceae

Género

Larix

Orden

Pinales

Clase

Pinopsida

Distribución natural

Northern Russia, Siberia, and parts of Mongolia.

Conservación

This species is widespread and not currently of conservation concern.

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

Valor para la fauna

provides nesting cover, seeds attract birds

Polinizadores

abejas

Usos

timber production, ornamental specimen, windbreak

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

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.

De dónde viene el nombre

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

Bueno saberlo

• 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.