Larix gmelinii

Larix gmelinii

Larix gmelinii is a species of tree found primarily in central and eastern Siberia, as well as in northwestern China and Mongolia.

It grows up to 40 meters in height.

The leaves are needle-like, light green, arranged in clusters on short shoots.

The female cones are small, initially pink, and stand upright, turning brown as they mature. The male cones are inconspicuous.

The leaves are deciduous in winter. The female cones can remain on the tree for several years.

It withstands frosts down to -70°C.