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African Tamarisk (Tamarix africana)

African Tamarisk (Tamarix africana) is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub or small tree with feathery foliage and pinkish-white flowers.

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Sunlight

Full sun.

Watering

Moderate, drought-tolerant once established.

Soil

Tolerant of a wide range of soils, including sandy, alkaline, and poor soils. Prefers well-drained conditions.

Temperature

Prefers mild to warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low feeder.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun.

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Moderate, drought-tolerant once established.

Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Tolerant of a wide range of soils, including sandy, alkaline, and poor soils. Prefers well-drained conditions.

Temperature

Prefers mild to warm temperatures.

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low feeder.

Fertilize lightly in spring if needed.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub, Tree

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

3-6 m

Spread

2-4 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green, Gray-green

Leaf Type

Scale-like

Flower Size

0.5 cm

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Synonyms
Tamarix allorgeana Sennen & Mauricio
Tamarix calarantha Pau
Tamarix castellana Pau & Villar
Tamarix celtiberica Sennen & Elías
Tamarix font-queri Maire & Trab.
Tamarix getula Batt.
Tamarix hieronymi Sennen
Tamarix hispanica Boiss.
Tamarix longebracteolata Sennen
Tamarix ludibunda Maire
Tamarix malacitana Pau
Tamarix malenconiana Maire
Tamarix mauritii Sennen
Tamarix praecox Port. ex Bunge
Tamarix segobricensis Pau
Tamarix theodori Sennen
Tamarix tingitana Pau
Tamarix uncinatifolia Sennen
Tamarix viciosoi Pau & Villar
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCaryophyllales
  • familyTamaricaceae
  • genusTamarix
  • speciesTamarix africana
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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