Tamarix gallica
French Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Dark brown branches support vivid green foliage and pink fluffy flowers in summer that are borne from new season’s wood.
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Tamarix gallica
Height: 10-12cm
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Tamarix gallica
Height: 12-14cm
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Tamarix gallica
Height: 14-16cm
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Description
This coastal specialist originally from South West Europe has now naturalised along many miles of the English coastline.
A great tree to tolerate and diffuse wind.
Better known as a shrub we grow it as a full standard with a clear stem of 1.8m best suited for coastal towns or specimen planting inland.
Dark brown branches support vivid green foliage and pink fluffy flowers in summer that are borne from new season’s wood.
Particularly useful on saline soils.
Mature height: 3-7m
Mature spread: 4-6m
Specifications
Common names
French Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Mature size
Small
Tree type
Deciduous Broad Leaf
Soil type
Dry soil, Sandy soil, Well drained soils, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Rounded
Tree features
Foliage, Flowers, Good for bees
Growth rate
Moderate
Tolerances
Pollution tolerant, Wet soil, Coastal, Drought tolerant
Tree uses
Parkland, Garden, Urban
Seasons of interest
Summer Interest, Spring Interest