European Larch
Cell Grown 60-80cm
£8.00
European Larch
£8.00
In stock — 10 available
Description
Large European coniferous tree - not evergreen - growing to 30m high - 5m in 10 years.
The inner bark is used medicinally (and can be eaten in times of famine), and the needles and bark provide dyes. The timber is highly valued for construction etc.
The pink female flowers and young green cones can be used to make syrups (such as mugolio) or added in small amounts to salads.
| Key features | Edible, Fast growing, Flowering, Medicinal, Autumn interest, and Dye plant |
|---|---|
| Hardiness | Extremely Cold Hardy <-20ºC |
| Aspect | Full sun and Exposed |
| Origin | Europe |
| Pollination | Monoecious |
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