Tamarack – American Larch (Larix laricina)

Growth: (F); Height: up to 80’; Soil Type: Does well in wet, swamps, or bogs; Sun: Prefers full sun; Other: Very hard and strong and long-lasting when in contact with soil. Needles turn to golden yellow in fall, and grow in clusters on short, spur-like branches. They can handle extremely cold winter temperatures. The only native conifer to shed all their leaves in the fall. The red squirrel and a few types of birds feed on the seeds.