SILVrCULTURAL CHARACTERISTICS 5 1 



European Larch (Larix Eiiropcea). 



This is a European tree very similar to its American relative, 

 the tamarack. Unlike the tamarack, it thrives only on well- 

 drained soils and requires a deep and moderately fertile soil. 

 It has been planted somewhat widely throughout New England 

 and prospers in all sections. 



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Fig. 18. — A pure plantation of European larch, planted in rows 12 by 12 feet. 



It is fully as intolerant of shade as the tamarack and requires 

 a sheltered, warm situation, so that it is well adapted for planting 

 on south slopes. Here and there in the vicinity of cemeteries and 

 other places where the larch has been planted a few seedlings 

 can be found, but the examples of European larch reproduction 

 in this country are few. Aside from the damage by the larch saw- 

 fly, to which it is subject with the tamarack, the larch appears 

 to be very free from enemies. 



Larch is a rapid grower, exceeding white pine in height growth 

 but not in diameter growth. This quahty combined with the 

 durability of the wood in the soil makes it an excellent tree to 

 plant for the raising of posts, ties, poles, etc. 



