Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
  
India, Mediterranean
  
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
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple
  
Deep Red, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
  
oblong or obovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
  
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
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
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
  
Pests and Diseases
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
  
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Not Available
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds, Not Available
  
Allergy
allergic reaction
  
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin and hair
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
  
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
  
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
  
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
  
Punica granatum
  
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
  
Pomegranate
  
In Hindi
तामरिस्क
  
अनार
  
In German
Tamariske
  
Granatapfel
  
In French
tamarinier
  
Grenade
  
In Spanish
tamarisco
  
Granada
  
In Greek
ταμαρίς
  
Ρόδι
  
In Portuguese
tamarisco
  
Romã
  
In Polish
tamaryszek
  
Granat
  
In Latin
nemore
  
malogranatum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Tamaricaceae
  
Punicaceae
  
Genus
Tamarix
  
Punica
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Punicoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Tamarisk and Pomegranate
Season and care of Tamarisk and Pomegranate is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Pomegranate Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Pomegranate season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarisk and Pomegranate Physical Information
Tamarisk and Pomegranate physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarisk and Pomegranate are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
- Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Care of Tamarisk and Pomegranate
Care of Tamarisk and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.