Dunkeld Larch

Larix marschlinsii

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Taxonomy

Division:
Coniferophyta | - Conifers
Family:
Pinaceae
Genus:
Larix
Species:
Larix marschlinsii
USDA Symbol:
LAMA16

Growth Characteristics

Height:
3500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
apr,may

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fall Color:
yellow, gold

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers cool, mountainous regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination. Best sown in spring after cold stratification.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI