Tamarix parviflora - 125-150 CM C7.5

Description
The Small-flowered tamarisk (Tamarix parviflora) is a loose, overhanging large shrub that produces light pink-coloured flowers arranged in clusters. They appear from May to June. These produce light brown fruits. The Small-flowered tamarisk also has scaly, medium green leaves. Its bark is dark brown. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 3 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Tamarix tetrandra purpurea.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Small-flowered tamarisk are medium green, scale-like. Small-flowered tamarisk turns bright yellow-red in autumn.

Bark
Dark brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Central Asia to south-east Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Small-flowered tamarisk has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Small-flowered tamarisk is a large shrub that grows loosely and overhanging. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 5 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide.

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).

Planting partner
The Small-flowered tamarisk sets beautiful accents together with: Juniper, pea bush, bearded flower, olive willow, lycium, sea buckthorn, feather grass.

Care
Thinning pruning is recommended, in which only the shoots that are too dense are removed.

Flower
The light pink flowers of Small-flowered tamarisk appear in clusters from May to June.

Use
Ornamental shrub, rock garden, bee pasture

Root
Tamarix parviflora is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms spreading, branching roots.