Larix laricina
Tamarack, Eastern Larch, American Larch
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Deciduous
Height:
12 - 24m
Width:
8 - 11m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun
pH Tolerance:
Tolerant of acid to slightly alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 7.5)
Drought Tolerance:
Very Low
Flooding Tolerance:
High
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Tolerant
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Unknown
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Naturalization, Parks, Highway, Residential
Native to Ontario:
Yes
Native to North America:
Yes
Insects and Diseases
One serious pest for this tree species is larch case-bearer, which is a small insect that causes the needles of the larch to brown. Other issues include, leaf cast, canker, needle rust, woolly larch aphid and Japanese beetle. Although this tree does have some pest issues, it is still recommended to be planted specimen tree.
Management Notes
None of significance