Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Australia
Types
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
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Habitat
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-13
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Lobulated
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Summer
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
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Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
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Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
तामरिस्क
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Tamariske
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
tamarinier
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
tamarisco
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
ταμαρίς
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
tamarisco
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
tamaryszek
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
nemore
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Tamaricaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Tamarix
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Tamarisk and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Tamarisk and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Pink Flame Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarisk and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Tamarisk and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarisk and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Tamarisk and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Tamarisk and Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.