Western Larch, Tamarack

Larix occidentalis

1423 Government Way

Western Larch, also known as Tamarack, grows in parts of British Columbia, Alberta, Idaho, Montana, and Washington. The species was discovered by Lewis and Clark in 1806. It is not commonly used in landscapes but does appear to be successful. In 1898 C. Sargent wrote of it, "The most remarkable fact, perhaps of this tree is the smallness of leaf surface in comparison with height and thickness of stem, and there is certainly no other instance among the trees of the northern hemisphere where such massive trunks support such small short, branches and sparse foliage."

This tree is likely around 90 years old, since the home was built in 1906. It is 87 feet tall with a 43 foot spread.

Nominated by: Larry Strobel