Due to the fact that different climate types can be seen in our country, many plant species can easily be grown in different geographies in our country. Our country also has a very rich structure in terms of pine species. It should be said that larch cultivation is quite common in the Mediterranean and Aegean regions. A lot of black pine seeds are planted by the forestry directorate, especially in mountainous and empty lands. Larch, which has no problems in adapting to the vegetation, has the ability to quickly adapt to the region it is in and spread. Black pine, which is a species of the Pine family, is a species that experts frequently research.
Larch Properties
The trunk of the larch tree is thick and grows to approximately 30-40 meters in length. Perennial larchs can live for up to a century in suitable vegetation. In addition, cracks may occur in the trunk of old larch trees, especially in cold regions. When the larch tree grows, its outer bark is thick and resembles a brown color. When the larch is examined, it is seen that it is rich in resin and its buds are large. In addition, the seeds of the cones grown on the larch tree are large, pointed and cylindrical at the ends and cilia-like with the presence of scales on the seeds. The leaves of the larch tree form a thorn-shaped image. This leafy structure is pointed and long, with a needle-like shape of 4-9 cm in length. Larch leaves are green and hard.
Benefits of Larch
Larch is very effective in maintaining the natural balance. It has an important place in people’s breathing, especially by converting CO² (Carbon Dioxide) in the air to 0², which is of vital importance. The larch tree is widely used in timber production, as it keeps the natural ecosystem in balance. In addition, thanks to its long root structure, it has the feature of preventing erosion. In addition, thanks to the resin in its structure, it is used in making glue. It is also known that needle-shaped leaves and cones are used in the pharmaceutical industry. However, it has been observed that rain splitting is quite common in the region where it is planted.
How to Grow Larch?
Thanks to the ease of production of larch and its harmony with the natural vegetation, many people cultivate the mountainous lands in order to gain a green appearance. The larch cone, which does not bring much income to the producer, grows spontaneously if it is planted in the soil. Larch trees mostly form forests in the upper parts of the coastal regions. In addition to this, black pine continues to exist in steppe regions. In our country, black pine has been planted very seriously by the General Directorate of Forestry.
How Does Larch Different From Other Pine Species?
Larch forests mostly grow spontaneously in cold and high areas. It provides the nutrients it needs from soil, air and sun. Unlike many other pine species, its branches are thick, its trunk has deep cracks and its color is gray. However, its needle-shaped leaves are dark in color, distinguishing it from many other pine species. Larch; It is very common in the high parts of the Mediterranean and Aegean regions. In addition to this, it is an annual plant species that is very common in the Mediterranean climate. Families living in the Aegean and Mediterranean make their highland houses from larch wood. The main reason for this is that larch wood, which does not pass cold and heat, is very easy to obtain economically. In addition, thanks to the awareness of the families here, people plant larch seeds themselves in order to grow trees again after the larch cuttings.
Importance of Larch for Health
The larch tree, which has a very important place in the ecosystem, provides the natural oxygen balance. However, after the researches, it has been observed that especially respiratory patients get rid of their discomfort in a short time if they rest under this tree. In addition to cleaning the air, the treatment of diseases has been possible thanks to medicines produced from roots, stems, leaves and bark. After the researches carried out by expert biologists, the therapeutic properties of many diseases of the larch tree were determined and the health benefits of this plant are still being investigated.
As Alor Orman Ürünleri, we also protect our nature, air and water, and reforest our country every year with the TEMA Foundation.