American Larch – Individual Tree

Description

American Larch (Tamarack): (Larix laricina)  Mature Height/spread: 40-80 ft. high/ 15-30 ft. spread in ideal conditions. Grows in most soils including clay and limestone. Does best in moist, but well drained soils. Shade tolerant. Tamaracks are very cold tolerant. Larch is a deciduous evergreen. Fast grower. The wood is used principally for pulpwood, but also for posts, poles, rough lumber, and firewood. It is also grown as an ornamental tree in gardens in cold regions and is a favorite tree for bonsai. Needles turn yellow before dropping. Grouse will eat the buds, seeds, and Larch is also used as cover for larger mammals such as deer. Zones: 2-5.

Large stock! Stock 3-4 Foot at Pick-Up. 

Please note: we do not offer shipping. You must pick up your order in person at Green Mountain Orchards in Putney, VT on May 4.