Japanese Larch
FAMILY: PINACEAE
About Japanese Larch at OSU's Landscape Plants site
Native to Japan where it is an important tree in forestry plantations. The wood is tough and durable, used for general construction work, fencing, and bonsai.
Tree is a medium to large sized, deciduous conifer tree reaching 60-90’ tall.
Leaves are needle-like, light glaucous green, 1-2” long; they turn bright yellow to orange before they fall in the autumn, leaving pinkish-brown shoots bare until the next spring.
Medium brown cones are stalked and 1-1.5” long. Scales are overlapped, forming a rosette appearance. The old cones commonly remain on the tree for many years, turning dull grey-black.
Uncommon in Portland.
| Tree # | Location | Dimensions | Photo and Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 311 | Private, Front Yard | 40' Height 42' Spread 6.4' Circ. |  |