Tamarack Larch vs Hardy Banana - TreeTime.ca

Tamarack Larch vs Hardy Banana

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Tamarack Larch
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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.

The Hardy Banana is a fast-growing evergreen perennial that dies down to the ground each year. A stunning tropical-looking accent for your yard and patio, the Japanese Fiber Banana can be overwintered outdoors in several northern U.S. states and southern Canadian regions. In northern regions, you can bring this plant inside and leave it in your garage. If you enjoy Mexican cuisine, you can use the leaves to make tamales.

Tamarack Larch Quick Facts

Hardy Banana Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 5a
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: yellow needles
Flowers: large cream to yellow
Fruit: Large inedible
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: american larch, american tamarack, hackmatack, native larch, tamarack larch
Other Names: japanese banana, japanese fibre banana