Type
Conifer
Status
Native
Edible fruit/nut tree?
NO
Names
Latin (scientific) name: Larix lyallii
Common English name: Subalpine larch
Other names: Alpine larch, timberline larch
French name: Mélèze subalpin
Habitat
Found on acidic, gravelly soils.
Other notes
Exists mixed with subalpine fir, spruce, and hemlock in lower locations.
Hardiness zone(s)
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
A hardiness zone is a geographically defined area where a given plant is capable of growing. Hardiness zones are based largely on climate, particularly minimum temperatures. Zone 0 covers the harshest areas in Canada for plant species. Higher numbers represent more temperate areas.
For more information on plant hardiness zones in Canada, visit Natural Resources Canada.
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