Taxonomy
| Clade | gymnosperm |
|---|---|
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Larix |
| Species | laricina |
| Common Name | tamarack, eastern larch |
| iTree Code | LALA |
Plant Form
| Form | Tree: pyramidal or conical crown |
|---|---|
| Height | 80 feet |
| Spread | 30 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | needles in bundles of 12-30 , develop in tufts, green to yellow/green; often on spur shoots | Leaf Type
 |
Needle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 15 | ||
| Bark | smooth, thin gray to red/brown; then scaly with age | ||
| Bud | round, brown/gray to glossy dark red, resinous | ||
| Twig | slender, yellow/brown to tan, smooth (glabrous) or hairy (pubescent) | ||
| Pollen Cone | female: purple, pink, red, to green; male: smaller yellow; male and female on same tree (monoecious) | ||
| Seed Cone | cones: egg-shaped, tan/brown, 1/4-1" long, upright on twig | ||
| Fall Color | yellow | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 2a | Min | 4.8 | Soil | Moderate |
| Max | 6a | Max | 7.5 | Spray | High |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Intolerant | Moderate | Unknown |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | United States, Canada |
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