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Tamarack, American Larch, Hackmatack, Eastern Larch, Red Larch 'Nash Pendula'

Larixlaricina

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Family
Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Larix (LAR-iks)
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Species
laricina (lar-uh-SEE-nuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Red
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Trees
Conifers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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