Larch Larix species Family: Pinaceae Deciduous conifers. Introduced. Narrow light-green leaves, turning yellow in autumn. Brown cones persisting after leaves have fallen. Frequently planted for forestry. European Larch, Larix decidua: Greyish-brown twigs, erect cone-scales. Japanese Larch, Larix kaempferi: Leaves slightly broader. Bluish-green twigs becoming reddish in second year. Cone-scales bent down and outwards at tips. Photo below left. Hybrid Larch, Larix x eurolepsis: Intermediate between parents. Photo below right.

     


     



Pine cones above are from Japanese Larch.