The American Larch is a species of coniferous tree, also known as TAMARACK, which belongs to the genus Larix. It is a deciduous tree, meaning it sheds its leaves in the fall, and is related to other conifers such as SPRUCE and pine TREES. It is native to North America and can be found in wetland areas and mountainous regions. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 40 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter. The bark is reddish-brown and scaly, and the leaves are needle-like and light green in color.