Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, Canada
North America, North-Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Types
-
Larix laricina, American Larch, Hackmatack
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cold Regions, gardens, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
1-4
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Deep Red, Pink, Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mountain pine beetle, White pine blister rust
Aphids, Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hay fever, Rhinitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Diuretic, Vermifuge
Boils, Cold, Frostbite, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used for making green dye, Used to flavour soups
Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PINUS albicaulis 'Glauca'
LARIX laricina
Common Name
Whitebark Pine, White Pine, Pitch Pine
Tamarack
In Hindi
Whitebark Pine
टैमेरैक
In German
Whitebark Pine
tamarack
In French
Pin à écorce blanche
tamarack
In Spanish
Whitebark pino
tamarack
In Greek
Whitebark Pine
Tamarack
In Portuguese
Whitebark Pine
Tamarack
In Polish
Whitebark Pine
Tamarack
In Latin
Pinus albicaulis
Tamarack
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Properties of Whitebark Pine and Tamarack
Wondering what are the properties of Whitebark Pine and Tamarack? We provide you with everything About Whitebark Pine and Tamarack. Whitebark Pine has thorns and Tamarack doesn't have thorns. Also Whitebark Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Whitebark Pine has allergic reactions like Hay fever and Rhinitis and Tamarack has allergic reactions like Hay fever and Rhinitis. 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 Whitebark Pine and Tamarack and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Whitebark Pine and Tamarack
Season and care of Whitebark Pine and Tamarack is important to know. While considering everything about Whitebark Pine and Tamarack Care, growing season is an essential factor. Whitebark Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarack season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Whitebark Pine is Loam, Sand and for Tamarack is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Whitebark Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Tamarack is Acidic, Neutral.
Whitebark Pine and Tamarack Physical Information
Whitebark Pine and Tamarack physical information is very important for comparison. Whitebark Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tamarack height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Whitebark Pine and Tamarack are as follows:
Whitebark Pine flower color: Deep Red, Pink and Purple
Whitebark Pine leaf color:
Tamarack flower color: Yellow
- Tamarack leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Whitebark Pine and Tamarack
Care of Whitebark Pine and Tamarack include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Whitebark Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarack pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Whitebark Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tamarack needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.