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SEEDLING PLUGS:
Colorado Blue Spruce
Meyer's Spruce
Norway Spruce
Tamarack Larch
Plug Variety Packs

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SEEDLING PLUGS:
Balsam Fir
Canadian Hemlock
Eastern Red Cedar
Fraser Fir
White Cedar
White Pine
White Spruce

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TRANSPLANTS:
Austrian Pine
Balsam Fir
Black Hills Spruce
Colorado Blue Spruce
Concolor Fir
Douglas Fir
Fraser Fir
Norway Spruce
Red Pine
Serbian Spruce
White Pine
White Spruce
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SEEDLINGS:
Austrian Pine
Balsam Fir
Black Hills Spruce
Colorado Blue Spruce
Concolor Fir
Douglas Fir
Fraser Fir
Norway Spruce
Red Pine
Serbian Spruce
White Pine
White Spruce
Seedling Variety Packs

Tamarack Larch Seedling Plugs

[a.k.a. American Larch]
[Larix laricina, Larix americana]

The Tamarack Larch is one of our more unique species in that it is technically NOT an evergreen tree [an evergreen conifer], but rather it is a deciduous conifer. Its light blue-green needles, which are longer than most spruces but shorter than most pines, turn a spectacular golden color in the fall and then drop to create a carpet of wonderful pine straw across the ground. This pine straw can be gathered up and used as a mulch or bark substitute around other plants in your landscape. Larch are therefore not suitable for use as Christmas trees [unless your name is Charlie Brown!]. In the spring they green up at about the same rate as leafy deciduous trees, and can reach a mature height of 65 feet.

Another unique feature of the Tamarack Larch is its ability to handle extremely cold winter temperatures, growing all the way up to the Arctic tundra. Its second trick is its ability to grow in low, swampy soils near streams and ponds, as well as a wide variety of other soil types.

The seed-bearing pine cones of the Tamarack Larch turn from bright red to brown as they prepare to release their seeds. The wood is flexible and very rot resistant, making it a great choice for making snowshoes [back when people actually needed snowshoes]. Today the Tamarack Larch is often used for ornamental purposes, and is also a favorite for bonsai. The word Tamarack is of Native American origin.

Although Eastern Larch Beetles are known to attack Tamarack Larch, the beetles prefer already weakened or dying trees. If your trees are properly cared for and in decent health, you need not be concerned about beetle infestations.

Estimated height: currently 8-16 inches for Summer crop, 5-12 inches for Fall crop - height does not include roots [?]
Zones 2-6 (see zone map)


Requires full sun, does not do well in shade

NOW SHIPPING: These specific trees will ship today IF you order by 12pm est AND they will arrive by Friday [shipping info]. Otherwise they will ship on Monday. Alternatively, you can order now [to guarantee availability] but postpone shipping until later...just indicate your ship date either in the comments area of your order or in a follow up email.
SPECIAL PACKAGING: We offer individual packaging and cotton gift bag packaging for plug seedlings, sold separately in matching quantities.

California and Oregon residents: We cannot ship this type of tree to you due to your state's quarantine restrictions. View our CA/OR quarantine list >>

Washington State residents: We cannot ship this type of tree to you due to your state's quarantine restrictions. View our WA quarantine list >>

Prices include all shipping and handling charges

5-pack: $23.00	10-pack: $33.00	25-pack: $59.00	50-pack: $94.00	100-pack: $140.00
5-pack: $23.00	10-pack: $33.00	25-pack: $59.00	50-pack: $94.00	100-pack: $140.00

Pictures of mature Balsam Fir

These pictures are for general identification and description only. As your trees reach maturity, they may vary slightly in size, color, and general appearance.