Athel Tamarisk (Tamarix aphylla)
Athel Tamarisk (Tamarix aphylla) is a fast-growing, salt-tolerant evergreen shrub or small tree native to North Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. It features feathery, scale-like foliage and produces small, pinkish-white flowers.
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Sunlight
Requires full sun for optimal growth and flowering.
Watering
Drought-tolerant once established, but benefits from regular watering when young.
Soil
Tolerant of a wide range of soils, including sandy, alkaline, and saline conditions. Good drainage is important.
Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures but is adaptable.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Requires minimal fertilization.
Care Requirements
Requires full sun for optimal growth and flowering.
Tolerates partial shade but may become leggy.
Drought-tolerant once established, but benefits from regular watering when young.
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Tolerant of a wide range of soils, including sandy, alkaline, and saline conditions. Good drainage is important.
Prefers warm temperatures but is adaptable.
Tolerates heat and moderate cold.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Requires minimal fertilization.
Light feeding in spring if needed.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Shrub, Tree
Plant Category
Foliage, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
6-15 m
Spread
3-6 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green, Gray-green
Leaf Type
Scale-like, awl-shaped
Flower Size
0.2-0.5 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderCaryophyllales
- familyTamaricaceae
- genusTamarix
- speciesTamarix aphylla
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No