Dawyck Larch, Royal Botanic Gardens, Dawyck, Peeblesshire

• Species: European
• Larch (Larix decidua)
• Height: 33m in 2001
• Diameter: 142cm at 1.5m
• Age: 280 in 2005
• Grid Ref: NT 169 347 (approx.)

Info

Rising at an angle above the Dynamo Pond in the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Dawyck Larch was planted in 1725, and is one of very few larches of its age still surviving. Since it was introduced to Scotland from central Europe almost 300 years ago (this larch dates from some of the very first introductions), larch has become an important forestry species in Scotland.

Access

These three trees can be seen in the Royal Botanic Gardens at Dawyck. The garden hosts a fine collection of trees with a history of over 300 years of planting. The gardens open at 10am from 1st February to 30th November with closing times varying with the seasons. Admission charges are £3.50 per adult, £1 per child and £8 for a family. For further information visit http://www.rbge.org.uk/ When the gardens are closed it may be possible to arrange access by contacting the office.