Quick answer: Tamarack (Larix laricina) is native to 17 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically live plant, verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Shade tolerant |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium water, Moist-Wet |
| Soil | Wet, acid soils |
| Bloom | Bloom Apr |
| Height | 50-75 ft, up to 30 ft in Alaska |
| Wildlife value | Seeds attract crossbills, spruce grouse eat buds, nesting sites, larval host for Columbia silkmoth |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Live plant via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
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Where is Tamarack native?
Tamarack (Larix laricina) is native to 17 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Tamarack bloom?
Tamarack blooms Apr. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Tamarack need?
Light: Sun, Shade tolerant. Water: Medium water, Moist-Wet. Soil: Wet, acid soils. Mature height: 50-75 ft, up to 30 ft in Alaska.
Is Tamarack good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Seeds attract crossbills, spruce grouse eat buds, nesting sites, larval host for Columbia silkmoth.
Is Tamarack deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Tamarack is tolerates shade and handles wet soil.
Where can I buy real Tamarack seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as live plant that names the true species, last checked 15 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Larix laricina on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Tamarack.
- Gray birch Betula populifolia
- Common winterberry Ilex verticillata
- Bur oak Quercus macrocarpa
- Quaking aspen Populus tremuloides
- Pin oak Quercus palustris
- Northern spicebush Lindera benzoin
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