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Western Larch
Larix occidentalis
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Northeast Oregon
Western Larch is Oregon’s only deciduous conifer. In the fall, the needles turn a wonderful bright yellow before dropping. Larch grows at higher elevations in the northeastern corner of Oregon. A healthy larch stand depends on periodic fire to maintain its vigor.