Tamarix ramosissima - 60-80 CM C2

Description
The Red tamarisk (Tamarix ramosissima) is a spreading, loose shrub that produces light pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from July to September. These produce light brown fruits. The Red tamarisk also bears scaly, grey-green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 3 metres and grows to a width of approx. 3 metres.

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, cannot be built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Red tamarisk are grey-green, scale-like. Red tamarisk is bright yellow in autumn.

Spread
South-east Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Red tamarisk has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Red tamarisk is a sprawling and loose-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Heavy pruning in spring encourages flowering.

Flower
The light pink flowers of Red tamarisk 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.