Tamarix ramosissima 'Rubra' - 40-50 CM C3

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Tamarix odessana, Tamarix pentandra, Tamarix ramosissima rubra, Tamarix ramosissima 'Summer Glow'.

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

Leaves
Attractive yellow-red autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Red tamarisk 'Rubra' is spreading and loose in structure. Rapidly growing.

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 carmine-red flowers appear in panicles from July to September.

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

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

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