Tamarix aestivalis
Salt Cedar, Tamarisk
A small genus well suited to coastal locations tolerating salt laden winds and spray.
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Tamarix aestivalis
Height: 10-12cm
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Tamarix aestivalis
Height: 12-14cm
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Description
A native of Europe Asia and North Africa this ancient looking tree is incredibly useful in exposed windy areas and will thrive on pretty much any soil apart from shallow chalk.
Mostly supplied as bushes we grow our Tamarix as full standards.
A small genus well suited to coastal locations tolerating salt laden winds and spray.
This variety is virtually identical to Tamarix tetrandra but flowers about a month later so by a mixed planting of both varieties you can look forward to about six weeks of continuous flower.
Mature height 3-7m
Mature spread: 4-6m
Specifications
Common names
Salt Cedar, Tamarisk
Mature size
Small
Tree type
Deciduous Broad Leaf
Soil type
Sandy soil, Well drained soils, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Rounded
Tree features
Foliage, Flowers, Good for bees
Growth rate
Moderate
Tolerances
Coastal, Drought tolerant, Pollution tolerant
Tree uses
Parkland, Garden, Urban
Seasons of interest
Summer Interest, Spring Interest