Larch trees in Canada: Guest post on Tree Canada.

My tiny obsession with larch trees continues…I’ve just done a guest post for Tree Canada about my favourite deciduous-conifer! To read it, click here. You never know when a little “larch tree trivia” might come in handy! (It’s particularly useful to cover those awkward lulls in conversation at upcoming holiday parties…. Hmmm. There may be a reason why I never get invited to attend anything). 😉

While you’re there, take a gander at Tree Canada’s excellent website and blog and read up on a ton of great info about trees (of course!), as well as all the fantastic projects they’re involved in.

What is your favourite type of tree?

Larch Valley (hikingphoto.com)
Larch Lark (floweryprose.com)
Larch Valley Gold (floweryprose.com)

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Sheryl @ Flowery Prose

Sheryl Normandeau is a writer and gardening enthusiast living in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in the foothills of the spectacular Rocky Mountains.

8 responses to “Larch trees in Canada: Guest post on Tree Canada.”

gardeninacity

November 28, 2012

I’d have to say crabapple.

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1. Sheryl
  
  November 29, 2012
  
  Crabapples are fantastic – there are so many beautiful varieties!
  
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Holleygarden

November 28, 2012

My favorite tree is probably the crape myrtle, even though I would probably choose conifers if they grew well here. It’s just too hot here for most of them, unfortunately. 😦 I understand exactly what you mean by small talk at parties. It’s so hard to find another gardener to really talk dirt! 😉

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1. Sheryl
  
  November 29, 2012
  
  Crape myrtles aren’t tough enough for our crazy cold climate, but they are certainly spectacular! I wish we could grow them here.
  
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Cathy

November 28, 2012

The Larch is tree of the year 2012 in Germany (I posted about it in spring) and I have been watching ours closely this year. I have really only “noticed” them this year and have grown to adore them! They are the last trees with a little colour left now, as the needles have been slow to fall. I use the tiny cones for Advent decorations! Your article is very interesting – I didn’t know there are so many different types, and the fire-resistance was also new to me. Thanks Sheryl!

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1. Sheryl
  
  November 29, 2012
  
  You’re welcome! I love that you use the cones for Advent decorations, that’s so wonderful!
  
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Donna@Gardens Eye View

December 2, 2012

I think I love the maple here as the colors in fall are spectacular

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1. Sheryl
  
  December 2, 2012
  
  Oh yes, there’s not much that can beat maples for autumn colour! They are simply amazing!
  
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