Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Mexico, Central America
Types
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
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Habitat
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
Hardwood forests, Lowland, Upland, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
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Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Repellent, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
FRAXINUS americana
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
White Ash
In Hindi
तामरिस्क
FRAXINUS americana
In German
Tamariske
Fraxinus americana
In French
tamarinier
Fraxinus americana
In Spanish
tamarisco
Fraxinus americana
In Greek
ταμαρίς
Fraxinus americana
In Portuguese
tamarisco
Fraxinus americana
In Polish
tamaryszek
jesion amerykański
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Tamaricaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tamarisk and White Ash
Season and care of Tamarisk and White Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and White Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and White Ash season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for White Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarisk and White Ash Physical Information
Tamarisk and White Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas White Ash height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarisk and White Ash are as follows:
Care of Tamarisk and White Ash
Care of Tamarisk and White Ash 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 White Ash 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 White Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.