Larix laricina - Larch

Larix laricina is a large, deciduous conifer. The only deciduous conifer in Maine, in fact. Their needles turn a brilliant yellow in autumn before dropping. Stand back in the yard near the Tulip Poplar, but just a bit closer to the house, and look back over the compost bin for a view of this stately Larch in the woods behind the backyard. This tree is also called Hackmatack or Tamarack.