Tamarix chinensis

Chinese Tamarisk

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Deciduous shrub renowned for exceptional salt and drought tolerance. Features delicate, feathery grey-green foliage and pink flower plumes in late spring.
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Plant Details

Common Name Chinese Tamarisk
Family Tamaricaceae
Genus Tamarix
Species Chinensis
Origin China / Central Asia
Blooming Ornamental foliage with seasonal pink flower plumes in late spring to summer.
Leaf Color Grey-green / Blue-grey
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained sandy or saline soil. Tolerates poor quality and alkaline substrates.

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Watering

Drought tolerant once established. Water moderately during establishment, reduce in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun exposure for optimal growth and flowering. Shade causes leggy habits.

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Fertilization

Low nutrient requirement. Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring only if growth is stunted.

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood. Resilient to hard pruning.

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 10 months
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Mar
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 113°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
100 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 45%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 3500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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