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Pinaceae
Trees
Tamarack
Hardiness
Zone 2–7
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Family
Pinaceae
Larix laricina is a unique coniferous tree particularly appreciated for its delicate, fine needle-like foliage, which offers a light and luminous texture in beds, at the edge of woods, or in large gardens, while creating a natural and airy atmosphere. Unlike most conifers, it is deciduous, shedding its needles in autumn after they have turned vibrant golden yellow, which adds a highly sought-after spectacular seasonal dimension. Its open pyramidal silhouette gives it an elegant presence without overwhelming the landscape, making it ideal as an accent tree, a specimen plant, or a structural element in various landscape designs. Very hardy, this larch tolerates a wide range of well-drained soils and prefers a sunny to semi-shady exposure, where it thrives without particular demands, combining beauty, lightness, and ease of maintenance.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Not specified
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorNot significant (inconspicuous conifer flowers)
Foliage colorLight green → golden yellow (autumn)
Foliage typeDeciduous (conifer)
FruitingShort, erect cones (not major ornamental features)
Maximum height10–20 m (33–66 ft)
Maximum width4–8 m (13–26 ft)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 2–7
Minimum temperature-40°C
Its strengths, naturally.
Not recommended for pets
Pets
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
