Tamarix gallica – Tamarix gallica

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Tamarix gallica – Tamarix gallica

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Large bush that grows into a small tree with pendulous twigs. The brown bark is slightly grooved and flaky at a later age. Young twigs are yellowish green, turning purplish red in the 2nd year. The leaves are dark to bluish green and have a semi-perfoliate base. Leaves on young twigs are oval and 0.4 cm long, on older branches triangular and 0.1 cm long. Small pink flowers grow in tight clusters, 3 - 10 cm long. The petals fall off quickly, but the 5 stamens remain a long time. After flowering, small capsule fruits containing plentiful seeds appear. This Tamarix is excellently suited for coastal areas but is slightly sensitive to frost. 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
6 - 8 (10) m
Width
5-7m
Crown
fan-shaped to rounded, light, open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
brown bark, slightly grooved, twigs yellowish green turning purplish red later
Leaf
scaly, dark to bluish green, oval to triangular, 0.1 – 0.4 cm
Flowers
in tight clusters, pink, June/August
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
7a (-17,7 to -15,0 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, industrial areas, small gardens
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
south-western Europe, North Africa
Clear stem tree loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving suitable for dry soil withstand short flood can withstand wind vase-shaped 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres open crown bluegreen green pink June average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing playground tree
Frequently asked questions
Tamarix gallica

Tamarix gallica can eventually reach a height of 6 - 8 (10) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Tamarix gallica is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 - 8 (10) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Tamarix gallica is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Tamarix gallica 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 gallica blooms in june.
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