Larix decidua var. polonica / Polish larch
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 var. polonica — young seed cone with foliage.
Photo by C.J. Earle, courtesy of conifers.org
Larix decidua var. polonica / Polish larch
RECOMMENDED HARDINESS ZONES:
2 (-40 to -50 F / -40 to -45.6 C)
HORTICULTURAL STATUS:
COLOR: Medium Green
TRINOMIAL TYPE: Variant
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
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