Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, North-Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Lebanon cedar, Turkish cedar
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens, Open areas
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-4
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light brown, Light Green, Lime Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring
Mid fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Red blotch
Honey fungus, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Birds
Aphids
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Cold, Frostbite, hemorrhoids
Antiseptic, Expectorant, Respiratory Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Branch, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LARIX laricina
CEDRUS libani
Common Name
Tamarack
Lebanon cedar, cedar of Lebanon
In Hindi
टैमेरैक
लेबनान देवदार
In German
tamarack
Libanon-Zeder
In French
tamarack
Cèdre du Liban
In Spanish
tamarack
Cedrus libani
In Greek
Tamarack
Λίβανος κέδρου
In Portuguese
Tamarack
Cedro-do-líbano
In Polish
Tamarack
Cedr libański
In Latin
Tamarack
Cedrus libani
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tamarack and Cedar of Lebanon
Season and care of Tamarack and Cedar of Lebanon is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarack and Cedar of Lebanon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarack season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cedar of Lebanon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarack is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cedar of Lebanon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarack is Acidic, Neutral and for Cedar of Lebanon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarack and Cedar of Lebanon Physical Information
Tamarack and Cedar of Lebanon physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarack height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cedar of Lebanon height is 2,440.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarack and Cedar of Lebanon are as follows:
Tamarack flower color: Yellow
Tamarack leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Cedar of Lebanon flower color: Light Green
- Cedar of Lebanon leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Tamarack and Cedar of Lebanon
Care of Tamarack and Cedar of Lebanon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarack pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cedar of Lebanon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tamarack needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cedar of Lebanon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.