Editing Larch (section)

==Uses==
Larch [[wood]] is valued for its tough, [[waterproof]] and durable qualities. Top quality [[Knot (wood)|knot]]-free timber is in great demand for building [[yacht]]s and other small [[boat]]s, for exterior cladding of buildings, and interior paneling. The timber is somewhat resistant to rot when in contact with the ground, and historically was used as posts and in fencing. However, European Standard EN 350-2 lists larch as slightly to moderately durable; this would make it unsuitable for ground contact use without preservative in temperate climates, and would give it a limited life as external cladding without coatings.<ref>European Standard EN 350-2 (1994); Durability of Wood and Wood-based Products – Natural Durability of Solid Wood: Guide to natural durability and treatability of selected wood species of importance in Europe</ref>

The hybrid Dunkeld larch is widely grown as a [[timber]] crop in [[North Europe|Northern Europe]], valued for its fast growth and disease resistance.

Larch on oak was the traditional construction method for Scottish fishing boats in the 19th century.{{citation needed|date=November 2021}}

Larch has also been used in [[herbal medicine]]; see [[Bach flower remedies]] and [[Arabinogalactan]] for details.

Often, in Eurasian [[shamanism]], the "[[world tree]]" is depicted as specifically a larch tree.<ref>Stutley, Margaret (2003). ''Shamanism : An Introduction''. London: Routledge, 2003.</ref>  Planted on borders with [[birch]], both tree species were used in pagan cremations.{{citation needed|date=March 2016}}