Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
  
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
  
Types
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
  
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
  
Habitat
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
  
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
  
9-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple
  
Pink, Rose, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
  
Oblong Circular Round
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Slow
  
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, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
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
  
Flowers
Not Available
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
allergic reaction
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
  
Intestinal irritations
  
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
  
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
  
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
  
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
  
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
  
In Hindi
तामरिस्क
  
गुलाबी Ipe
  
In German
Tamariske
  
rosa Ipe
  
In French
tamarinier
  
rose Ipe
  
In Spanish
tamarisco
  
Pink Ipe
  
In Greek
ταμαρίς
  
ροζ Ipe
  
In Portuguese
tamarisco
  
rosa Ipe
  
In Polish
tamaryszek
  
różowy Ipe
  
In Latin
nemore
  
Pink Ipe
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Tamaricaceae
  
Bignoniaceae
  
Genus
Tamarix
  
Handroanthus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Tecomeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Tamarisk and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Tamarisk and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Pink Ipe season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarisk and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Tamarisk and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarisk and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tamarisk and Pink Ipe
Care of Tamarisk and Pink Ipe 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 Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Tamarisk needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.