I am not sure if those are indeed the tamaracks. They look identical, but tamaracks are native to North America and Canada, and those are in Dolomites. Anyway, they are gorges.
Ref: Tamarack is a common name for the American larch tree (\(Larix\ laricina\)), a deciduous conifer native to North America that loses its needles in the fall, turning a golden yellow before dropping them. It’s known for its resilience, growing in both wetlands and drier soils, and its reddish-brown, scaly bark.
Needles: Soft, flat, and slender, about 1 inch long, growing in clusters on short, spur-like branches. They are bright green in spring, turning a golden yellow in autumn.
Bark: Smooth and thin on young trees, becoming thicker, scaly, and reddish-brown with age.
Cones: Small, upright cones that resemble woody flowers, staying on the branch for a year or two. Habitat and distribution Location: Found across North America, particularly in the northern U.S. and Canada, and is the only native deciduous conifer in some regions like Illinois.
Conditions: Thrives in both wet, swampy environments and drier, well-drained soils, making it a resilient tree.
Sunlight: Intolerant of shade, so it’s often outcompeted in dense forests and found on more open sites or in wetlands
