Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
तामरिस्क
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Tamariske
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
tamarinier
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
tamarisco
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
ταμαρίς
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
tamarisco
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
tamaryszek
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
nemore
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Pinales
Family
Tamaricaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Tamarisk and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Tamarisk and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Eastern Red Cedar season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarisk and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Tamarisk and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarisk and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tamarisk and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Tamarisk and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.