Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
North America, North-Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Larix laricina, American Larch, Hackmatack
Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
Cold Regions, gardens, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
1-4
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Boils, Cold, Frostbite, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
LARIX laricina
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
Tamarack
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
टैमेरैक
In German
Red Maple Tree
tamarack
In French
Red Maple Tree
tamarack
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
tamarack
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
Tamarack
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
Tamarack
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
Tamarack
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
Tamarack
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Red Maple Tree and Tamarack
Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and Tamarack? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and Tamarack. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and Tamarack doesn't have thorns. Also Red Maple Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Red Maple Tree has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose and Watery eyes and Tamarack has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose and Watery eyes. 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 Red Maple Tree and Tamarack and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Tamarack
Season and care of Red Maple Tree and Tamarack is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and Tamarack Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarack season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarack is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarack is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Maple Tree and Tamarack Physical Information
Red Maple Tree and Tamarack physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Tamarack height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and Tamarack are as follows:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Tamarack flower color: Yellow
- Tamarack leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Red Maple Tree and Tamarack
Care of Red Maple Tree and Tamarack include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done 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 Red Maple Tree 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.