ICP Forests Forest Focus Level II Phenology Larch

	European larch (Larix decidua Mill.)	Needle appearance Flowering Autumn colouring

Needle appearance in European larch

			Closed buds in European larch
			The defined stage of needle appearance in European larch. The buds have flushed and the green of the new needles are clearly visible
			After the defined stages of needle appearance in European larch. The new needles are unfolded and the needles are fully visible
Photos: Eija Matikainen

Flowering in European larch

The flowers of male (staminate) inflorescence are open and begin to release yellow pollen. On windy days the release of pollen is visible.

Autumn colouring in European larch

		During late summer/autumn larch species drop the needles
	Photo: Teijo Nikkanen

Updated: May 25, 2004 /Emat



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