Larix spp. Height: up to 40 m Trunk: reddish to grey-brown, thick, deeply furrowed scaly bark with age Leaves: blunt, soft, thin, keeled needles, in clusters of 15-50 on short shoots Flowers: purple-coloured, in upper crown Fruits/seeds: spherical, ovoid cones (approx. 3 cm), remain on tree for a long time Other: only deciduous, sheds needles in autumn Photos: Martina Gehret (1,2,3)