| Trade Names: | Larch |
| Origin: | Central Europe. |
| Range: | Alps, Carpatheans, Sudeten, South Poland, also cultivated in the USA and in a few areas in Northern and Eastern Europe. |
| Uses: | Sliced veneer for faces, furniture, lining and paneling. |
| Properties: | Dark brown to dark red-brown color. Resin pockets, resin knots, interlocking and shakes cause slight problems when slicing. |
| Machining: | Larch is easy to work with all hand and machine tools. However, exuding resin can easily contaminate tools and cause sticking. |
| Seasoning: | As a general rule Larch is easy and quick to dry. It must also be remembered that it tends to warp. |
