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Pink Tamarisk (Tamarix ramosissima)

Pink Tamarisk (Tamarix ramosissima) is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub with feathery foliage and abundant pink flowers.

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Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Drought-tolerant once established

Soil

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

Temperature

Moderate to Warm

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Low Feed

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun

Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering.

Water

Drought-tolerant once established

Water regularly when young, occasionally during dry spells for mature plants.

Soil

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

Temperature

Moderate to Warm

Prefers temperatures between 15-25°C but can tolerate a wider range.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Low Feed

Light feeding in spring is sufficient; avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1.5-3 m

Spread

1.5-3 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green, Gray-green

Leaf Type

Scale-like

Flower Size

0.3-0.5 cm

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Tamarix altaica Nied.
Tamarix odessana Steven ex Bunge
Tamarix pentandra Pall.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCaryophyllales
  • familyTamaricaceae
  • genusTamarix
  • speciesTamarix ramosissima
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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