If you are looking for a coniferous tree with some spectacular autumnal color, you will be hard-pressed to find a better specimen than the Tamarack Tree. Also known as Larix laricina, the Tamarack Tree forms an elegant upright shape up to 40 to 80 feet tall with bright green foliage that turns golden-yellow in the fall. Being cold hardy, the Tamarack Tree is ideal for colder locations and will impress with its bright foliage as winter approaches.
Unlike most conifers, the Tamarack Tree is deciduous and drops its needles with the onset of winter. An American native, the Tamarack Tree is deer tolerant and grows almost pest-free. It requires minimal if any pruning and is a low-maintenance specimen. Perfect as a specimen tree, you will want to plant the Tamarack Tree where its foliage color can be appreciated.
Tamarack Tree Care
The Tamarack Tree grows best in full sun. However, it can cope with a little shade as well. It prefers moist soil that is well drained and slightly acidic. Frequent irrigation is required for the first few years until established. Happiest in cooler conditions, the Tamarack Tree is suitable for growing in zones 2 to 5. Due to its eventual size and fast growth, care must be taken when siting this tree to avoid any overhead issues in the future.
The Tamarack Tree naturally forms an impressive pyramidal shade and generally does not require any pruning. However, any dead or damaged branches can be removed during its dormancy in winter.
Tamarack Tree Spacing
Over time, the Tamarack Tree can reach a size of 40 to 80 feet tall and 15 to 30 feet wide. A distance of 15 to 30 feet away from any other trees is advisable to let it grow unhindered.
Tamarack Tree Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 – 5
Plant Type:
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 40 – 80 Feet
Mature Spread: 15 – 30 Feet
Spacing: 15 – 30 Feet
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): None
Flower Description: N/A
Bloom Period: N/A
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description: Green to Golden Yellow in the Fall
Seasonal Interest: N/A
Watering: Average
Resists: N/A
Tolerates: N/A
Attracts: N/A
Container Role:
Uses: Specimen or Focal Point
Features: Foliage Interest, Native to North America
Brand:
Common Name: Tamarack Tree
Other Name(s): American Larch, Eastern Larch, Alaska Larch, North American Black Larch, Tamarack Larch, and Hackmatack
