Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Pinaceae

Genus:

Larix

Species:

Larix sibirica

USDA Symbol:

LASI3

Growth Characteristics

Height:

4500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fall Color:

yellow

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Thick bark provides some fire resistance; serotinous cones not present.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy loam soil

pH:

5.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers nutrient-rich soils in its native range

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy; sow in spring.