Tamarix ramosissima

Saltcedar / Tamarisk

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Hardy deciduous shrub with needle-like leaves and high salt/drought tolerance. Produces pink plume flowers in summer. Excellent for xeriscaping or coastal gardens.
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Plant Details

Common Name Saltcedar / Tamarisk
Family Tamaricaceae
Genus Tamarix
Species Ramosissima
Origin Central Asia / Southern Europe
Blooming Pink or white plume flowers in late spring to summer
Leaf Color Blue-green grey foliage, turns yellow in autumn
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy or loamy soil; tolerates saline and alkaline conditions

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Watering

Drought tolerant once established. Water regularly during first year, reduce significantly in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for best growth and flowering; tolerant of intense heat

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Fertilization

Low nutrient requirement. Apply balanced fertilizer in spring before blooming

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape; remove dead wood in early spring

Pest Control Aphid Leafhopper 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 4 months
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Aug
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Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 7 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 45000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 4500
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
300 – 2500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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