Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
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
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 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
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
तामरिस्क
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Tamariske
Lichtnussbaum
In French
tamarinier
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
tamarisco
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
ταμαρίς
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
tamarisco
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
tamaryszek
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
nemore
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Euphorbiales
Family
Tamaricaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tamarisk and Kukui
Season and care of Tamarisk and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Kukui season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarisk and Kukui Physical Information
Tamarisk and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarisk and Kukui are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Tamarisk and Kukui
Care of Tamarisk and Kukui 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 Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.