Tamarix tetrandra

Tamarix tetrandra is a species of flowering plant in the family Tamaricaceae, native to south eastern Europe, Turkey, Bulgaria and Crimea. Growing to 3 m (10 ft) tall and broad, it is a small deciduous tree with almost black arching branches, and tiny scale-like leaves arranged along the branches. Racemes of pale pink flowers are produced in late spring.The binomial Tamarix tetrandra means "four-stamen tamarisk".This plant is particularly associated with temperate coastal areas, but can also be grown inland in a sunny position with protection from winter winds. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Characteristics

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Life Cycle

Perennial

Genus

Tamarix

Family

Tamaricaceae

Hardiness Zone

3-7

Mature Height

4.88 m

Mature Spread

3.05 m to 4.88 m

Leaf Color

Green, Blue, Gray

Leaf Type

Deciduous

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Size

0.15 cm to 0.20 cm

Bloom Time

Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer

Planting Time

Spring

Harvest Time

Mid summer

Native Area

Italy, Spain, Switzerland, France, Senegal, Croatia, Slovenia, Portugal

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