Larix laricina

Common Name

Eastern Larch

Scientific Name

Larix laricina

Hardiness Zone

3a [-35 to -40]

Tolerances

Drought

Intolerant

Intolerant

Poor Drainage

Tolerant

Tolerant

Alkaline Soil

Moderate

Moderate

Salt

Intolerant

Intolerant

Shade

Intolerant

Intolerant

Air Pollution

Intolerant

Intolerant

Soil Volume

20

Planting Area

  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fruit

    Fruit

  • Evergreen

  • Fall Foliage

    Fall Foliage

  • Native to Vermont

    Native to Vermont

  • Wildlife

    Wildlife

Form

pyramidal

Pyramidal

Mature Height

80 feet

Crown Spread

30 feet

Limitations

  • Limited availability

Additional Information

Also known as tamarack. Deciduous conifer with yellow fall color. Does not tolerate heat. Not well suited to cultivation.