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The Larch is the only deciduous (sheds its leaves in autumn) conifer. A native to the Alps, it is now cultivated throughout Europe. It grows to 40 metres and has a thin set crown. In old trees, the bark is deeply furrowed. The needles are borne in clusters on older twigs. The tree flowers in early A...

November - Common or European Larch (Larix decidua)

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The Larch is the only deciduous (sheds its leaves in autumn) conifer. A native to the Alps, it is now cultivated throughout Europe. It grows to 40 metres and has a thin set crown. In old trees, the bark is deeply furrowed. The needles are borne in clusters on older twigs. The tree flowers in early April and in Autumn it bears ovoid cones. The tree begins to produce seeds by the time it is 15 years of age. It is a sun loving, frost resistant, fast growing tree. Its wood is used for building boats, paneling and furniture. Picture taken 4th November 2009 at Maulden

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8th Nov 2009 by Diane Earl

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 Biology, Science

Key Stages:
 Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+

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wood tree nature wild deciduous conifer cone

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