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LARCH (Larix decidua)
Key: Will to express.
Larch is the only deciduous conifer native to Europe. It is a mountain tree suited to long winters and short growing periods. Larch has a straight, single tapering trunk with long down-swung branches that make a narrow conical crown. It is fast growing yet can live for as long as 700 years. Female flowers are bright red and ripen into small cones that stay on the tree for many years. The male flowers are yellow and bud-like.
Larch was introduced as an ornamental tree in Britain as early as 1629 but it was during the 18th and 19th centuries especially that it was planted as a timber tree in huge numbers. Hybrid and Japanese larches are also planted where conditions favour them.
Larch helps to achieve balance through understanding the power of communication and the power of silence. It encourages wise judgement. In fact, larch introduces wisdom and awareness at every level so that it links to the creative, organising energies of the universe.
The main energies of this tree focus on the balance and expression of complementary energies particularly associated with the functions of the throat and sacral chakras, which can be characterised by the will to express the self and the desire to experience the outside of self.
The sacral chakra is affected, which controls and directs the physical energy towards expression and exploration of other beings in relationships. It motivate s the joy for life and activate s healing creativity.
Larch is an excellent essence for artistic activity bringing in both inspiration and the means to carry ideas into the world.
As a healer, larch can bring soothing and cooling energy to quite deep levels of hurt. There is greater acceptance of the physical levels of existence and the ability to let go and dissolve issues and experiences from the past.
Signature: Its fast straight growth and ability to let go (shed its leaves). The golden autumn colouring of orange—gold, signifies creativity and wisdom.
Comment: Edward Bach used larch for those who felt they lacked the energy to succeed. Larch is an easily recognisable tree, often appearing untidy, unwell or even dying. But it knows what it is doing and is quite a friendly, very resinous, tree.