GOLDEN LARCH - Isn't a LARCH (LARIX) at all and is more closely related to Keteleeria, Abies and Cedrus.

Officially known as PSEUDOLARIX AMABILIS it is the sole MEmber of the SPECIES.

The LEAVES of Pseudolarix are larger than Larix (Larch).

Called the Golden Larch because of its autumn colours which helps lead to the confusion.