Tamarix tetrandra – Tamarix tetrandra

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Tamarix tetrandra – Tamarix tetrandra

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Large bush that grows into a small tree with pendulous twigs. The nearly black bark is slightly grooved at a later age. The twigs are shiny and dark reddish brown. The scaly, narrow, oval leaves are bright green and have a semi-perfoliate base. Leaves on young twigs are oval and 0.4 - 0.5 cm wide, on older branches much smaller, approx. 0.1 cm. Small pale pink flowers grow in tight clusters, 4 - 6 cm long. The crown leaves fall off quickly, but the 4 stamens remain a long time. After flowering, small capsule fruits containing plentiful seeds appear. This Tamarix is excellently suited for coastal areas. When the plant is not blooming, it bears a superficial similarity to some conifers.
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Clear stem (1)
Specifications
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Height
4 - 5 m
Crown
fan-shaped , light, open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
black bar, twigs shiny and dark reddish brown
Leaf
scaly, tapering to a point, bright green, 0.1 – 0.5 cm
Flowers
in tight clusters, light pink, April/June
Fruits
unremarkable fruit capsules
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
parks, small gardens, coastal areas
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil, withstand short flood
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
parks, tree containers, cemeteries, roof gardens, industrial areas, large gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
south-eastern Europe and Western Asia
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil withstand short flood can withstand wind vase-shaped open crown green pink April average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing playground tree
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Frequently asked questions
Tamarix tetrandra

Tamarix tetrandra can eventually reach a height of 4 - 5 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Tamarix tetrandra is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 4 - 5 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Tamarix tetrandra is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Tamarix tetrandra with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Tamarix tetrandra blooms in april.
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