Today's hits: Larix and Pseudolarix

Discussion in 'Talk about UBC Botanical Garden' started by wcutler, Jun 27, 2011.

  1. wcutler

    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    These trees are all past the amphitheatre down at the north end of the garden.

    Here's Larix marschlinsii
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    The middle part of the accession number, 0075, means that the origin is unknown. The last part of the number, the year, is usually the year the tree was acquired, but in this case, it's the year the accession was recorded or re-entered (I think I'm close to remembering the right story on this).

    Even past the larch are two of these very cute Pseudolarix amabilis.
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  2. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    The larch looks like normal European Larch L. decidua, no sign of any hybrid influence. But true that 2nd and 3rd generation hybrids can get to look very like either of the parent species.
     

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