American Larch

American Larch

Larix laracina (Du Roi) K. Koch

Pinaceae family

This medium-sized coniferous tree is intolerant of shade, and is mostly found in swamps and other wet areas. It is unusual because, although it is a conifer, it is not an evergreen. Its short needles are produced in whorls, and all of them turn yellow in the late autumn and fall from the tree. A very similar introduced species, the European larch, is often planted in yards and parks.