The larch is a beautiful conifer that not only finds a home in the forest. When the giant stretches skywards in a garden, the question of toxicity must be clarified. At some point in her long life, small, inexperienced children will cross her path.
A healthy tea can be brewed from young larch shoots
No sign of poison
Apart from the fact that the branches of a fully grown larch are too high for a small child to reach, they do not pose any other danger. The larch is a non-toxic tree from root to crown tip.
Useful ingredients
Larch turpentine, which is obtained by drilling into the trunks, even has healing properties. It is a common ingredient in ointments, bath additives and emulsions. Although the ingredients of the larch are not poisonous per se, care should be taken when handling these preparations.
- the concentration of essential oils is high
- can cause skin irritation in sensitive people
- keep away from children
Flowers and needles are edible
Tender male flowers are sweetened and edible. A tasty tea can be prepared from fresh shoots.