Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Europe
Types
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
6-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In French
tamarinier
betterave
In Spanish
tamarisco
remolacha
In Greek
ταμαρίς
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
tamarisco
beterraba
In Polish
tamaryszek
buraczany
In Latin
nemore
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Tamaricaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Tamarisk and Beet
Season and care of Tamarisk and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Beet season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Tamarisk and Beet Physical Information
Tamarisk and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Tamarisk and Beet are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Tamarisk and Beet
Care of Tamarisk and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Tamarisk needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.