Tamarix ramosissima - 100-125 CM C4

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Tamarix odessana, Tamarix pentandra.

Bulletpoints
* brown-yellow shoots * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive bright yellow autumn colouring * heat tolerant, drought resistant, wind resistant, soil salt tolerant, flood tolerant

Leaves
Attractive light yellow autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Red tamarisk is sprawling and loose in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Heavy pruning in spring encourages flowering.

Flower
The light pink flowers appear in panicles from July to September.

Use
Ornamental shrub, heather garden, rock garden, bee pasture

Shoots
The shoots of Tamarix ramosissima are brown-yellow in colour.

Root
Tamarix ramosissima is a shallow-rooted or deep-rooted plant.