Tamarix sp. (Tamarisk)
Botanical name: Tamarix sp.
Common names: Tamarisk, Athel tree, Salt Cedar
Family: Tamaricaceae
Origin: Europe, Africa, China and Japan
USDA Zone: 5-10
Plant form: Large tree
Mature height: 20 ft or more
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens
Butterfly attractor: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsSalt cedar is a deciduous shrub/small tree that grows most successfully along riparian zones , that is, along streams and/or lake edges. Its roots extend deeply into the soil and depend on ground water for water supply. Saltcedar's high water consumption further stresses native vegetation by lowering ground water levels and can also dry up springs and marshy areas.
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