Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
North America, North-Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Larix laricina, American Larch, Hackmatack
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Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens, Open areas
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-4
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Cold, Frostbite, hemorrhoids
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LARIX laricina
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Tamarack
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
टैमेरैक
QUICKSTICK
In German
tamarack
QUICKSTICK
In French
tamarack
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
tamarack
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Tamarack
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Tamarack
QuickStick
In Polish
Tamarack
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Tamarack
Quickstick
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tamarack and Quickstick
Season and care of Tamarack and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarack and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarack season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarack is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarack is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarack and Quickstick Physical Information
Tamarack and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarack height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarack and Quickstick are as follows:
Tamarack flower color: Yellow
Tamarack leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Tamarack and Quickstick
Care of Tamarack and Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.