Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Black Cherry
In Hindi
तामरिस्क
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Tamariske
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
tamarinier
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
tamarisco
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
ταμαρίς
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
tamarisco
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
tamaryszek
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
nemore
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Tamaricaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Prunoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tamarisk and Black Cherry
Season and care of Tamarisk and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Black Cherry season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarisk and Black Cherry Physical Information
Tamarisk and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Tamarisk and Black Cherry are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Tamarisk and Black Cherry
Care of Tamarisk and Black 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 Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tamarisk needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.