Credit
Sharon A. Yiesla
Scientific Name
Tamarix ramosissima
Last Review
Features
Small, rosy pink flowers held in large clusters in mid-summer; small leaves give the plant a fine texture in summer.
Culture
Full sun; can tolerate dry soils, salt and infertile soils; prefers acid soil but can tolerate alkaline soils as well.
Notes
<P>Regular pruning can keep this shrub in good shape and can reduce the incidence of canker diseases.</P>
<P>This shrub is a prolific seeder and has become invasive in some areas.</P>
Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
10.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
15.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
8.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
12.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Form
If unpruned, this shrub is very irregular, loose and open.
Native Regions, Text
Europe and Asia
Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
picID
18645
Image
picID
18606
Image
picID
18607
Pathogen
Exposure (Outdoor)
Uses
PlantID
457