Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
North America, North-Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Larix laricina, American Larch, Hackmatack
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens, Open areas
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-4
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Cold, Frostbite, hemorrhoids
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
LARIX laricina
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Tamarack
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
टैमेरैक
Red Buckeye
In German
tamarack
Red Buckeye
In French
tamarack
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
tamarack
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Tamarack
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Tamarack
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Tamarack
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Tamarack
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Tamarack and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Tamarack and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Tamarack and Red Buckeye. Tamarack doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Tamarack does not have fragrant flowers. Tamarack has allergic reactions like and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like . 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 Tamarack and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tamarack and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Tamarack and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarack and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarack season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarack is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tamarack is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarack and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Tamarack and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarack height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarack and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Tamarack flower color: Yellow
Tamarack leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tamarack and Red Buckeye
Care of Tamarack and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Tamarack needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.