Species: Larix laricina

(lare'iks lair-ih-sye'nah)

Eastern Larch; American Larch; Tamarack

Found on Course Walks

Birch, Larch, Magnolias and Nut Trees at Arboretum

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Blue Sparkler', 'Deborah Waxman', 'Lanark', 'Newport Beauty'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 40' - 80'

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: openly pyramidal

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 3a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salt spray

Environmental Other: Full sun required although incapable of withstanding heat.

Moisture Tolerance: Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

native to North America from eastern Canada and northeastern US to Alaska; readily transplanted in spring before bud break or whenever dormant

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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