Larch and tamarack are the conifers that turn gold and drop their needles every fall. That is normal, not death. We care for larch and tamarack across Edmonton and sort out their real problems.
Larch and native tamarack look like evergreens all summer, then surprise people every autumn by turning brilliant gold and dropping all their needles. This is completely normal: they are deciduous conifers, and fresh needles come back every spring. Many a healthy larch has been reported as dying when it was just doing its yearly thing.
They are hardy, love moist ground and suit our climate well. The genuine problems to watch for are larch casebearer and larch sawfly, which chew and brown the needles in the growing season, plus the usual deadwood and storm damage. Good care means telling a real problem apart from the normal fall colour.
Spotting the pests that brown the needles in summer.
See detailsClearing dead wood and keeping a tidy form.
Confirming whether browning is normal or a concern.
Building good structure in a young tree.
Cleaning up wind and snow breakage.
Safe removal of a genuinely declined tree.
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Every job is planned and led to International Society of Arboriculture standards.
Proper gear, rigging and property protection so nothing gets damaged.
We haul away all wood, branches and chips and leave your yard clean.
A clear on-site estimate with no surprises. What we quote is what you pay.
A free on-site visit to see the tree, the access and the drop zone.
A clear, no-obligation quote. What we quote is what you pay.
Certified, careful work with the right gear for your site.
Every branch and chip hauled away, the area left tidy.
Almost certainly not. Larch and tamarack are deciduous conifers that drop their needles every autumn.
Unlike spruce and pine, larch and tamarack lose all their needles in fall after turning a beautiful gold, then leaf out again with soft new needles in spring. It catches a lot of people out. What is not normal is needles browning in the middle of summer, which can point to larch casebearer or sawfly. If the timing is off, have it checked.
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