Larch cone

In spring, the larch starts to produce its cones. The male cones are small, brown-yellowish and gathered in catkins They hang from branches. When young, female cones are bright red. They become brown when mature. They are isolated and erect on the branches. Once the cones are produced, the tree develops its needles. At the end of summer, the mature seeds will be released by the tree. Female cones are used to make a delicious liquor.