Conifer Database - polonica

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Larix decidua var. polonica

Larix decidua var. polonica, first described in 1930 by (Racib. ex Wóycicki) Ostenf. & Syrach Larsen, is commonly known as Polish larch. It is a specific variety of European larch the differs from the typical variety in the following ways:

  • Seed cones are much smaller, only (1.5 cm) long and (1.2 cm) wide with complete upper margins on seed scales.
  • Young shoots are much paler, almost white-buff in color.
Distribution. This variety is native to Poland's River Wista headwaters and possibly beyond.



Larix decidua

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Medium Green
GROWTH SHAPE:Broad Upright or Oval
GROWTH SIZE:Large: greater than 12 inches (30 cm) per year / greater than 12 feet (4 m) after 10 years
ORIGIN:(unknown)


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