Larix laricina
American Larch
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American Larch (Larix laricina) - Description
Larix laricina, commonly known as the tamarack, mackmatack or American larch, is a species of larch native to Canada, from eastern Yukon and Inuvik, Northwest Territories east to Newfoundland, and also south into the northeastern United States from Minnesota to Cranesville Swamp, Maryland; there is also a disjunct population in central Alaska. The word tamarack is the Algonquian name for the species and means "wood used for snowshoes".
American Larch (Larix laricina) - Blooming
Bears cones. Females are purple before they turn brown, and males are usually pink or yellow.
American Larch (Larix laricina) - Growth
Does best in full sun. Deciduous tree known for its fall and spring foliage and winter silhouette. Climates with cool summers and cold winters suit Larches well, although they are tolerant of most conditions.
American Larch (Larix laricina) - Planting
Difficult to propagate with cuttings. Sow seeds in a seedbed in spring. Can also graft in winter.
American Larch (Larix laricina) - Pest
Sawfliew, aphids, and caterpillars. Other problems include needle cast, rust, cankers, and needle blight.
American Larch (Larix laricina) - Interesting facts
Larix are endemic to the coniferous forests of the Northern Hemisphere from Sibera to Canada, and as far south as Myanmar.
American Larch (Larix laricina) - Soil and irrigation
Not fussy about soil type. Requires regular water. Does best in well-draining, deep soil.
