Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
jiujiangense, horizontale
Habitat
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, 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
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, 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
-
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Trident Maple
In Hindi
तामरिस्क
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
Tamariske
Trident-Ahorn
In French
tamarinier
Trident Maple
In Spanish
tamarisco
arce de Trident
In Greek
ταμαρίς
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
tamarisco
bordo Trident
In Polish
tamaryszek
Trident klon
In Latin
nemore
Trident Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Tamaricaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Tamarisk and Trident Maple
Season and care of Tamarisk and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Trident Maple season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
Tamarisk and Trident Maple Physical Information
Tamarisk and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarisk and Trident Maple are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tamarisk and Trident Maple
Care of Tamarisk and Trident Maple 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 Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.