Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Australia
Types
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
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Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
तामरिस्क
बोतल ट्री
In German
Tamariske
Flaschenbaum
In French
tamarinier
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
tamarisco
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
ταμαρίς
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
tamarisco
Bottle Tree
In Polish
tamaryszek
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
nemore
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Tamaricaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Tamarix
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Tamarisk and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Tamarisk and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Bottle Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarisk and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Tamarisk and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarisk and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Tamarisk and Bottle Tree
Care of Tamarisk and Bottle Tree 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 Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Tamarisk needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.