Tamarix ramosissima
Tamarisk
Common names: Summer tamarisk, Feather bush shrub
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Description
The Tamarisk, botanically *Tamarix ramosissima*, enchants from June to September with countless fine, rose‑colored flower spikes that drift like a delicate feathered veil over the shrub. Its scaly, blue‑green needles resemble a fine needlewood and give the plant a subtle structure even when not in bloom. Native to salty, dry steppes and coastal regions, it is salt‑tolerant and heat‑resistant. In the garden it serves as a robust wind and screen, thriving on poor, sandy soils. Bees and other insects are attracted to the flowers, making the Tamarisk a valuable ornamental tree for naturalistic gardens.
Care instructions
Plant the Tamarisk in full sun, warm locations with well‑draining soil, ideally in spring from mid‑April (week 16) or in autumn from late September (week 39). It tolerates drought and salt very well, so it is better to under‑water than over‑water; avoid water‑logged soils. Prune the summer tamarisk in early spring, just before new growth begins, cutting back heavily as it flowers on this year’s wood and responds well to pruning. In the first one to two years, a mulch layer of bark mulch or gravel helps protect the root zone from frost and retains moisture. In very windy coastal sites, young plants can be supported with a stake until they are well rooted.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
well-drained, sandy, lean, dry
Feeding
Light feeder
Pruning
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