Subalpine Larch grows at some of the highest elevations of any tree in North America, forming open, parklike stands on rocky ridges and talus slopes in the northern Rockies and Cascades. In October, the needles turn brilliant gold against the rocky, snowbound landscape—one of the most spectacular sights in western mountain forests. The trees can be over 1,000 years old.
Best time to see a Subalpine Larch
The best time to see a Subalpine Larch is July–September, when about 65% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 793 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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