Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
China
Types
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, 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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In German
Tamariske
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
tamarinier
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
tamarisco
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
ταμαρίς
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
tamarisco
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
tamaryszek
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
nemore
Hardy Red
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 Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Tamarisk and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Dwarf Nectarine season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarisk and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Tamarisk and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarisk and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Tamarisk and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Tamarisk and Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.