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French tamarisk (Tamarix gallica)

Tamarix gallica is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub or small tree. It has feathery, grey-green foliage and pink to white flowers. Tolerant of drought, salt, and poor soils

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Sunlight

Full sun is essential for optimal growth and flowering.

Watering

Low; drought-tolerant once established.

Soil

Highly adaptable; tolerates sandy, loamy, clay, saline, and alkaline soils. Prefers well-drained.

Temperature

Highly tolerant of both heat and cold, thriving in a broad temperature range.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Generally not required; apply a balanced fertilizer only if soil is very poor.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun is essential for optimal growth and flowering.

Water

Low; drought-tolerant once established.

Soil

Highly adaptable; tolerates sandy, loamy, clay, saline, and alkaline soils. Prefers well-drained.

Temperature

Highly tolerant of both heat and cold, thriving in a broad temperature range.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Generally not required; apply a balanced fertilizer only if soil is very poor.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub, Tree

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

2-8 m

Spread

2-5 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

Winter

Leaf Color

Grey-green, Bluish-green

Leaf Type

Scale-like

Flower Size

2-5 cm (racemes)

Optimal Sunlight Lux

75000

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Tamariscus gallicus (L.) All.
Tamariscus pentander Lam.
Tamarix aegyptiaca Bertol.
Tamarix anglica Webb
Tamarix brachylepis Sennen
Tamarix ehrenbergii C.Presl ex Bunge
Tamarix esperanzana Pau & Villar
Tamarix libanotica K.Koch
Tamarix matritensis Pau & Villar
Tamarix riojana Sennen & Elías
Tamarix sireti Sennen
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCaryophyllales
  • familyTamaricaceae
  • genusTamarix
  • speciesTamarix gallica
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Not considered toxic to humans or pets.

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