Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
तामरिस्क
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Tamariske
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
tamarinier
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
tamarisco
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
ταμαρίς
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
tamarisco
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
tamaryszek
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
nemore
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Tamaricaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tamarisk and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Tamarisk and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Bird Cherry season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarisk and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Tamarisk and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarisk and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Tamarisk and Bird Cherry
Care of Tamarisk and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tamarisk needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.