Larix occidentalis (Western Larch)

Plant Description: The Western larch is a fast-growing, long-living, very large tree. It has a pyramidal shaped crown, with branches growing horizontally outward, though slightly drooping, near the bottom of the crown. A deep, spreading root system provides good anchorage for these large trees. The bark is thin and scaly when young, turning reddish brown, deeply furrowed and thickening with age. The bright green leaves are needle-like, short and soft, growing in clusters of 15-30. Leaves turn bright yellow in autumn and eventually fall. Male cones are very small, female cones only 1-1.5 in with long bracts extending from each scale.  The leaves of this plant were traditionally used by Indigenous communities for medicinal purposes. Larch contains arabinogalactan, which may help to alleviate a variety of ailments and promote beneficial bacterial growth in the intestines. *CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL FOR MEDICAL USE* Height: 30-70 ft Width: 5-15 ft Watering needs: Likes moisture Sun need