Also known as American Larch, the Tamarack is a Wisconsin native deciduous conifer. Unlike most evergreens and conifers, the Tamarack tree loses its needles each winter season. The soft, bright blue-green foliage turns a rich golden-yellow in fall.
Grows best in moist swampy areas, in full to partial sun. Mature height ranges from 30’ to 60’ and has flat, soft slender needles about 1” long, and ½” - 3/4” light brown cones.
Photo credit: Peter M. Dziuk