Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Mexico
Types
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
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Habitat
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-14
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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Brown, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
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Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
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Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
तामरिस्क
tabardillo
In German
Tamariske
tabardillo
In French
tamarinier
tabardillo
In Spanish
tamarisco
tabardillo
In Greek
ταμαρίς
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
tamarisco
Tabardillo
In Polish
tamaryszek
Tabardillo
In Latin
nemore
Tabardillo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Tamaricaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tamarisk and Tabardillo
Season and care of Tamarisk and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Tabardillo season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarisk and Tabardillo Physical Information
Tamarisk and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarisk and Tabardillo are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Tamarisk and Tabardillo
Care of Tamarisk and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.