Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Cercis
Habitat
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample 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, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
तामरिस्क
Eastern Redbud
In German
Tamariske
OstRedbud
In French
tamarinier
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
tamarisco
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
ταμαρίς
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
tamarisco
Redbud oriental
In Polish
tamaryszek
Redbud wschodniej
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Tamaricaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Tamarisk and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Tamarisk and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Eastern Redbud season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarisk and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Tamarisk and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarisk and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Tamarisk and Eastern Redbud
Care of Tamarisk and Eastern Redbud 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 Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Tamarisk needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.