Tamarack Seeds
Larix laricina
£3.05 – £13.31
- ✓ Grow your own Tamarack (Larix laricina) from seed and enjoy the beauty of this deciduous conifer, also known as the American Larch or Eastern Larch
- ✓ These Tamarack seeds have been harvested from healthy trees and are ready to be sown, giving you the best chance of successful germination
- ✓ Tamarack trees are known for their stunning autumn foliage, turning a beautiful golden yellow before shedding their needles for the winter
- ✓ With its attractive form and adaptability to various soil types, the Tamarack makes an excellent addition to any landscape or garden
- ✓ Quality UK seed stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
Embrace the charm of North American forests with Larix laricina, commonly known as Tamarack seeds. These seeds are your passport to growing one of the most unique conifers. Unlike most conifers, Tamaracks shed their needles in winter, revealing an elegant, bare silhouette. In spring, they are reborn with a fresh, vibrant green canopy.
Perfect for UK gardens, these seeds grow into trees that thrive in various soil types and withstand cold temperatures. Their adaptability makes them ideal for diverse landscapes, from wetlands to urban gardens. Cultivating Tamarack from seed is not only a gardening adventure but also an opportunity to add a touch of North American wilderness to your space. Witness the seasonal transformations of Larix laricina and enjoy a year-round spectacle in your garden.
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Foliage Colour
Golden/Yellow
Hardiness
-20°C and below (H7)
When MatureSafety
Child Safe, Pet Safe
Watering
Moderate
Preferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Preferred Soil pH
Acidic
Autumn Interest Trees
Natural Germination: Larix laricina seeds naturally germinate with seasonal changes. To mimic this, sow the seeds in a cold frame during autumn. The cold winter months will stratify the seeds, preparing them for germination in spring. This process replicates their natural germination cycle, enhancing the success rate.
Artificial Stratification: For artificial stratification, soak the seeds for 24 hours, then drain and mix the Tamarack seeds with moist sand and refrigerate for 1-2 months. This simulates winter conditions, breaking seed dormancy. After stratification, plant the seeds in a warm, bright setting to promote germination. This method is ideal for areas with milder winters or for gardeners looking to start their growth season earlier.
Natural germination of Larch is much preferred over the artificial method.
Scarification
Soak in water for 24 hours
Cold Stratification
Optionally cold stratify for 30 days
Germinate
Expect about 65% germinancy
Difficulty Level
Easy
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
| Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £0.95 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | This item |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | This item |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (ParcelForce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £4.49 (Flat) | |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (ParcelForce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
| Large Items (Heavy or +1.4m) - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) | |
| Large Items (Heavy or +1.4m) - Standard Courier (ParcelForce) | £24.95 (Flat) | |
| Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010
You can view our Plant Healthy report here.
We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.
Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.
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