Eastern Larch, Tamarack

Scientific Name
Larix laricina
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Yellow fall color; red or pink cone-like female flowers in spring.

Culture

Full sun; moist, well drained soil; tolerates wet sites.

Notes

This is a deciduous conifer and will drop its needles in autumn.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
50.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
75.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Pyramidal and somewhat open, with drooping branchlets.

Native Regions, Text

United States

Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Eastern Larch form
picID
3593
Image
Eastern Larch leaves (needles)
picID
3594
Image
Eastern larch fruit (cones)
picID
3595
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
221