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UK Woodland Walks for Larch Autumn Colour

A seasonal guide to British woodland walks where larch turns gold, with timing by region, what to look...

Larch Cones: A Simple Guide to Male and Female Cones

Larch cones come in two forms on the same tree. This guide follows both through the year and shows how...

Growing Larch from Seed: Collecting, Stratifying and Sowing

A practical guide to collecting larch cones, extracting and stratifying the seed, sowing it, and raising...

Pruning Larch Trees: When to Cut and What to Avoid

How to prune a larch without ruining its shape: the right UK timing, clean cuts for clearance and...

Why Is My Larch Losing Its Needles? Autumn Drop Explained

Larch needles turn gold and drop in autumn—this is normal. But early, patchy or green needle loss can...

Larch Identification in Winter: Bark, Buds and Cones

Larch trees lose their needles in winter, but their rough bark, tiny buds on woody spurs, and small...

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A Year in the Life of a Larch: Seasonal Growth Calendar
SEASONAL NOTES
A Year in the Life of a Larch: Seasonal Growth Calendar

A month-by-month guide to the larch year in the UK, from crimson spring flowers and soft new needles to gold October and the bare winter tracery.

Phytophthora ramorum in Larch: Symptoms and Biosecurity
TREE CARE
Phytophthora ramorum in Larch: Symptoms and Biosecurity

Ramorum disease has changed larch growing across Britain. Here is how to spot the symptoms, who to tell, and the simple biosecurity habits that...

Larch vs Pine, Spruce and Fir: A Beginner's Identification Checklist
IDENTIFICATION
Larch vs Pine, Spruce and Fir: A Beginner's Identification Checklist

A practical field checklist for telling larch from pine, spruce and fir, using needle arrangement, where the cones sit, and the larch's habit of...

Common Mistakes When Planting Larch Trees
TREE CARE
Common Mistakes When Planting Larch Trees

Most young larch fail for reasons decided on planting day: poor drainage, a buried root flare, careless watering or grass competition. Here is how...