Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
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
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Allergy
allergic reaction
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Red Currant
In Hindi
तामरिस्क
Red Currant
In German
Tamariske
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
tamarinier
Groseille
In Spanish
tamarisco
Grosella
In Greek
ταμαρίς
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
tamarisco
Groselha
In Polish
tamaryszek
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
nemore
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Tamaricaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tamarisk and Red Currant
Season and care of Tamarisk and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Red Currant season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarisk and Red Currant Physical Information
Tamarisk and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarisk and Red Currant are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Tamarisk and Red Currant
Care of Tamarisk and Red Currant 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 Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Tamarisk needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.