Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, North-Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Cold Regions, gardens, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
1-4
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Boils, Cold, Frostbite, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
LARIX laricina
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Tamarack
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
टैमेरैक
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
tamarack
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
tamarack
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
tamarack
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
Tamarack
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
Tamarack
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Tamarack
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
Tamarack
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Not Available
Pinopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Pinales
Family
Polygonaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Ornamental Rhubarb and Tamarack
Wondering what are the properties of Ornamental Rhubarb and Tamarack? We provide you with everything About Ornamental Rhubarb and Tamarack. Ornamental Rhubarb doesn't have thorns and Tamarack doesn't have thorns. Also Ornamental Rhubarb does not have fragrant flowers. Ornamental Rhubarb has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Tamarack has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ornamental Rhubarb and Tamarack and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Tamarack
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Tamarack is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Tamarack Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarack season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Tamarack is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarack is Acidic, Neutral.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Tamarack Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Tamarack physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Tamarack height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Tamarack are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Tamarack flower color: Yellow
- Tamarack leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Tamarack
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Tamarack include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarack pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tamarack needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.