The tamarack, also known as a larch, is one of the most widely spread tree species in Canada. It can be found in every province and territory! Unlike other North American trees with needles, the tamarack is deciduous, which means its soft, pale green needles turn a golden yellow before being shed each fall. In Saskatchewan, you’ll find these tall, slender members of the pine family in the northern forest, usually on wet, poorly drained sites such as bogs and muskegs, often mixed with black spruc