Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Pinaceae

Genus:

Larix

Species:

Larix mastersiana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

3000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fall Color:

yellow

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 30–60 days to break dormancy; sow in well-drained seedbed.

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