Canaan Fir vs European Larch - TreeTime.ca

Canaan Fir vs European Larch

Abies balsamea phanerolepis

Larix decidua

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Canaan Fir
European Larch

Canaan Fir, which is closely related to Balsam Fir, is known for its open-growing patterns and strong branches.

Canaan Fir is highly adaptable to many soil conditions and thrives in both shaded areas or direct sunlight. It is commonly used for Christmas tree farming or reforestation.

This rugged landscape tree remains green year-round.

The European Larch is a large deciduous conifer that, like most larches, drops its needles before winter. Known for the soft green foliage that turns a stunning golden yellow in the fall. While young, it has a pyramidal shape with horizontal branching and drooping branches, but becomes more irregular as it matures.

The European Larch is an important timber tree in Europe.

Canaan Fir Quick Facts

European Larch Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 23 m (75 ft)
Spread: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Light: any
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


Fall colour: yellow, drops needles
Cones: red upward facingmature to brown
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no

In row spacing: 3 m (10 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)