USDA Hardiness Zones 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b. 8a & 8b. Larix laricina- Tamarack/ Eastern Larch/ American Larch/ Hackmatack/ Black Larch/ Red Larch/ Alaska Larch 2 year old young tree, seedling/sapling. Shipped in small nursery pot. Deciduous conifer tree that shed its needles in the winter. Native upper northeastern United States, Alaska & Canada Very cold hardy and make interesting/ hardy bonsai. Fast growing narrow conical growth habit 40-80 feet tall, 15-30 feet spread and 1-2 feet trunk diameter. Soft small green needles in spring and summer that turn yellow in fall before shedding for winter. Small 3/4 inch cones. Thin scaly gray to reddish brown bark. Prefers moist boggy acidic well draining soil Lots of direct sun and is intolerant to shade Trees in containers expose roots to cold and need to be insulated. USDA Hardiness Zones 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b. 8a & 8b.