Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
North America, North-Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Larix laricina, American Larch, Hackmatack
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens, Open areas
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-4
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Cold, Frostbite, hemorrhoids
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LARIX laricina
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Tamarack
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
टैमेरैक
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
tamarack
Octopus tree
In French
tamarack
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
tamarack
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Tamarack
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Tamarack
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Tamarack
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Tamarack
polypus ligno
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tamarack and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Tamarack and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarack and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarack season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarack is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarack is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarack and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Tamarack and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarack height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarack and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Tamarack flower color: Yellow
Tamarack leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tamarack and Octopus Tree
Care of Tamarack and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.