American Tamarack

$10.00

Quantity

5 10 25 50 100 500

Size

24"-36" (3-0) - Seedling

LIMITED QUANTITY

The American Tamarack is a very hardy tree and the only native Larch in Michigan (also known as Tamarack). The bluish-green needles turn yellow and drop off in autumn, leaving the tree bare for winter. In spring, soft new growth emerges and the cycle starts over once again.

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Please note that trees, shrubs, packets, and products will not be delivered by mail. Your order will be batched together and made available for pickup at a specified and location.

During Checkout please choose one of the the following locations and dates:

April 13 & 14 at the Sanilac County Fairgrounds
- 171 Dawson St.,Sandusky, MI
April 20 &21 at the Goodells County Park.
- Goodells, MI
- Use the M-21 entrance at the north end of the park
April 24 & 25 at the Armada Fairgrounds
- 74280 Fair St.,Armada, MI

Trees/Plants are primarily sold as Bare Root Stock. District Liability ceases when orders are picked up. Seller is not liable for improper handling or planting of plants after consumer has possession. The Blue Water CD is not liable nor guarantees survivability.

Growth Rate	Moderate growing, 10-18 inches per year
Mature Size	40-80 ft tall
Soil	Clay, loamy and sandy
Light	Full sun
Leaves	Deciduous, needlelike, 1 inch long, pale blue-green
Cones	½ inch long, upright
Deer Browse Risk	Unknown
Benefits	The wood is tough and durable, but also flexible in thin strips and was used by the Algonquian people for making snowshoes and other products where toughness was required. Although has little commercial significance, its principle wood use is for pulpwood but also for posts, poles, rough lumber and fuelwood. It is also grown as an ornamental tree in gardens in cold regions.