Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Types
-
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Habitat
Tropical regions
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Scale-like imbricate
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
TAMARIX dioica
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
In Hindi
Raintree
तामरिस्क
In German
raintree
Tamariske
In French
raintree
tamarinier
In Spanish
raintree
tamarisco
In Greek
Raintree
ταμαρίς
In Portuguese
Raintree
tamarisco
In Polish
Raintree
tamaryszek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Tamaricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Raintree and Tamarisk
Season and care of Raintree and Tamarisk is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Tamarisk Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is and Tamarisk season is . The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Raintree and Tamarisk Physical Information
Raintree and Tamarisk physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Tamarisk are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
- Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Care of Raintree and Tamarisk
Care of Raintree and Tamarisk include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tamarisk needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.