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Larix laricina
Tamarack
- » Showy fall color
- » Loves cooler climates
- » Drops needles in autumn and regrows new ones in spring
- Category:Tree
- Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone:2-5
- Height:40-80 ft
- Spread:15-30 ft
- Bloom Color: Non-Flowering
- Foliage Color: Green Shades, Yellow Shades
Usually grown in colder climate wetlands, Tamarack is a hardy tree that has a slender trunk with bright green, glossy needles that appear in soft tufts in early spring. The needle color will change to a golden-yellow in the fall. Did you know that the roots of this tree were often used to stitch birch-bark canoes since the wood would become very durable when wet?
Attributes
| • | Native |
Foliage Color
| • | Dark Green |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Cold Tolerant |
Flower Color
| • | Non-blooming |
Programs
| • | American Beauties Native Plants® |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Larix laricina
Grows best in moist, well-drained acidic soil. Plant in full sun, but will tolerate some light shade. Trees do not perform well in hot and humid conditions.