The Larch ‘ I frequently tramped eight or ten miles through the deepest snow to keep an appointment with a beech - tree, or a yellow birch, or an old acquaintance among the pines ’. - Henry David Thoreau In this “ Neck of the Woods ”, we, as a community in Midmar, are blessed with the opportunity to make our acquaintance with a number of trees. Moreover, due to the foresighted planting policy of Corsindae Estate, this area, one anticipates, will be graced by a lot of trees in years to come.
For me there is one particular favourite, in my own ‘ backyard ’, which is not so far to tramp! A European Larch, now in its winter mode and raiment. This was planted, as a 5 foot sapling, approximately thirty five years ago. At the time of writing it survives; indeed thrives. It has, thus far, weathered many winter tempests and summer droughts. The European Larch, known as ‘ Larix decidua ’, apparently may grow to 30 or 40 meters and live for 230 years, all things being equal! Impressive! According to information from the ‘ Woodland Trust ’, this tree provides a habitat for much wildlife ……
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