Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
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
gardens, old gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Gold, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require regular watering, Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
STYRAX japonicus
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Japanese Snowbell
In Hindi
तामरिस्क
Japanese Snowbell
In German
Tamariske
Japanese Snowbell
In French
tamarinier
Japanese Snowbell
In Spanish
tamarisco
Japanese Snowbell
In Greek
ταμαρίς
Japanese Snowbell
In Portuguese
tamarisco
Japanese Snowbell
In Polish
tamaryszek
Japanese Snowbell
In Latin
nemore
Japanese Snowbell
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Tamaricaceae
Styracaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tamarisk and Japanese Snowbell
Season and care of Tamarisk and Japanese Snowbell is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Japanese Snowbell Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Japanese Snowbell season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Snowbell is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Snowbell is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarisk and Japanese Snowbell Physical Information
Tamarisk and Japanese Snowbell physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Japanese Snowbell height is 610.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarisk and Japanese Snowbell are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Japanese Snowbell flower color: White
- Japanese Snowbell leaf color: Green
Care of Tamarisk and Japanese Snowbell
Care of Tamarisk and Japanese Snowbell 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 Japanese Snowbell 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 Japanese Snowbell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.