Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Eastern Asia
Types
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Habitat
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
6-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic reaction
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In German
Tamariske
Fichten
In French
tamarinier
Picea
In Spanish
tamarisco
Picea
In Portuguese
tamarisco
Picea
In Polish
tamaryszek
Świerk
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Pinales
Family
Tamaricaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Tamarisk and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Tamarisk and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Sitka Spruce season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarisk and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Tamarisk and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarisk and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tamarisk and Sitka Spruce
Care of Tamarisk and Sitka Spruce 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 Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Tamarisk needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.