Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Southern Europe
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
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
तामरिस्क
southernwood
In German
Tamariske
Eberraute
In French
tamarinier
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
tamarisco
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
ταμαρίς
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
tamarisco
Abrótano
In Polish
tamaryszek
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
nemore
Southernwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Tamaricaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tamarisk and Southernwood
Season and care of Tamarisk and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Southernwood season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Southernwood is Neutral.
Tamarisk and Southernwood Physical Information
Tamarisk and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Tamarisk and Southernwood are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Tamarisk and Southernwood
Care of Tamarisk and Southernwood 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 Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.