Shrub
Five Stamen Tamarisk
Tamarix ramosissima
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.
Cultivars
- 'Pink Cascade' - Deep pink flowers.
- 'Rubra' - Rosy pink flowers, may flower lightly later than the species.
- 'Summer Glow' - Bright pink flowers, bluish foliage.
Mature Height
10-15 Feet
Size
Medium
Large
Mature Width
8-12 Feet
Mature Form
If unpruned, this shrub is very irregular, loose and open.
Native To:
Europe and Asia
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
Tolerance
Alkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Salt
Wind
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Uses
Specimen
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Green
Pests and Problems
Environmental Damage
Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
Canker, powdery mildew and scale are occasional problems.
Additional Notes
Regular pruning can keep this shrub in good shape and can reduce the incidence of canker diseases.
This shrub is a prolific seeder and has become invasive in some areas.
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