Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
North America, North-Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Types
it is a type of cabbage
Larix laricina, American Larch, Hackmatack
Habitat
agricultural areas
Cold Regions, gardens, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
1-4
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Burgundy
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Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Aphids, Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Boils, Cold, Frostbite, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
LARIX laricina
Common Name
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
Tamarack
In Hindi
लाल पत्ता गोभी
टैमेरैक
In German
Rotkohl
tamarack
In French
Chou rouge
tamarack
In Spanish
Repollo rojo
tamarack
In Greek
Κόκκινο λάχανο
Tamarack
In Portuguese
Red Cabbage
Tamarack
In Polish
Czerwona kapusta
Tamarack
In Latin
Brassica Rubrum
Tamarack
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Brassicales
Pinales
Family
Brassicaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Red Cabbage and Tamarack
Season and care of Red Cabbage and Tamarack is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cabbage and Tamarack Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarack season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Tamarack is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Cabbage is Acidic and for Tamarack is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Cabbage and Tamarack Physical Information
Red Cabbage and Tamarack physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Tamarack height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cabbage and Tamarack are as follows:
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Tamarack flower color: Yellow
- Tamarack leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Red Cabbage and Tamarack
Care of Red Cabbage and Tamarack include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Tamarack pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Cabbage 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.