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Larix lyallii
Also called Alpine Larch, Timberline Larch, Lyall's Larch, Mountain Larch, Tamarack, Wooly Larch
Larix lyallii, the subalpine larch` or alpine larch, is a deciduous, coniferous tree native to northwestern North America. It lives at high altitudes, from 1,500 to 2,900 meters (4,900 to 9,500 ft), in the Rocky Mountains of Idaho, Montana, British Columbia, and Alberta. There is a disjunct population in the Cascade Range of Washington.
Subalpine larch is hardy and can survive at low temperatures and on thin rocky soils, often being found near the tree line. It can grow in a variety of soils as long as the soil is moist but well drained. However, it is relatively shade intolerant.
The bark contains tannin and the wood is strong, heavy, and durable.
European Larch · Larix gmelinii var. principis-rupprechtii · Dahurian Larch · Sikkim Larch · Langtang Larch · Japanese Larch · Eastern Larch · Masters's Larch · Western larch · Larix gmelinii var. olgensis · Chinese Larch · Siberian Larch
Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Larix lyallii by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
