Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrubs
Origin
North America, North-Central United States, Western United States, Canada
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Larix laricina, American Larch, Hackmatack
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens, Open areas
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-4
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Cold, Frostbite, hemorrhoids
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
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Botanical Name
LARIX laricina
Hydrangea
Common Name
Tamarack
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
टैमेरैक
Hydrangea
In German
tamarack
Hortensie
In French
tamarack
Hortensia
In Spanish
tamarack
Hortensia
In Greek
Tamarack
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Tamarack
Hortênsia
In Polish
Tamarack
Hortensja
In Latin
Tamarack
Hibiscus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Season and Care of Tamarack and Hydrangea
Season and care of Tamarack and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarack and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarack season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarack is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Tamarack is Acidic, Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Tamarack and Hydrangea Physical Information
Tamarack and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarack height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarack and Hydrangea are as follows:
Tamarack flower color: Yellow
Tamarack leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Tamarack and Hydrangea
Care of Tamarack and Hydrangea 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 Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tamarack needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.