Tamarack Larch vs Boston Ivy - TreeTime.ca

Tamarack Larch vs Boston Ivy

Larix laricina

Parthenocissus tricuspidata

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Tamarack Larch
Boston Ivy

Staff Favorite!

Tamarack is a small to medium-sized native conifer tree featuring needles that turn an attractive gold before dropping in the fall.

This cold-tolerant tree grows well in very wet conditions, as long as it is exposed to full sun.

Boston Ivy is an elegant, climbing vine that is often seen as a decorative addition to the sides of buildings. Unlike other climbing vines, this vine does not need a support to grow on. Instead, it clings to surfaces with holdfasts located at the tendril ends.

Boston Ivy is excellent for covering walls, trellises, arbors or fences, but can also be grown on the ground. Don't plant this vine against wood walls, shingle walls, gutters, or shutters as the holdfasts can cause damage over time. This variety will grow as tall and wide as the structure it is grown upon, so make sure you plan your site accordingly.

Tamarack Larch Quick Facts

Boston Ivy Quick Facts

Lowest Price: $2.49 - SAVE UP TO 45%
Zone: 1a
Zone: 4a
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: yellow needles
Fall colour: scarlet red to purple
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, YT, NT, NU, PE
Other Names: american larch, american tamarack, hackmatack, native larch, tamarack larch