Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Australia
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
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Moist Soils, Moist woods, Roadsides, Sandy areas, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
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
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
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Bark, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Furniture, Constructing Boats, Used in Furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
ACACIA melanoxylon
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Australian Blackwood, Blackwood
In Hindi
तामरिस्क
काली लकड़ी
In German
Tamariske
Schwarzes Holz
In French
tamarinier
Bois noir
In Spanish
tamarisco
Blackwood
In Greek
ταμαρίς
Μαυρο ξυλο
In Portuguese
tamarisco
Madeira preta
In Polish
tamaryszek
Czarne drewno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Tamaricaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tamarisk and Blackwood
Season and care of Tamarisk and Blackwood is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Blackwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Blackwood season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Blackwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarisk and Blackwood Physical Information
Tamarisk and Blackwood physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Blackwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Tamarisk and Blackwood are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Blackwood flower color: Light Yellow
- Blackwood leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Tamarisk and Blackwood
Care of Tamarisk and Blackwood 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 Blackwood 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 Blackwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.