The European larch (Larix decidua) is one of the few deciduous conifers. It is a large, long-lived and fast-growing tree, occurring mostly in mountainous regions in Central and Eastern Europe. The wood and resin of the European larch is valued for many diversified purposes. Due to its strong and durable timber, it is particularly suited for weatherproof constructions such as houses, fences, roofs and bridges, as well as furniture. Furthermore, tannin can be extracted from the bark and resin from the wood.

Larch is a typical pioneer tree, colonizing open land on disturbed soils, which makes it suitable for afforestation. However, as a light-demanding species, larch loses in competition with other trees. The optimal growth condition is on deep, well-structured and aerated soils, but the tree is highly adaptive and grows on a wide range of soils. Additionally, it can tolerate very cold temperatures during winter.

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