Five-Stamen Tamarisk
Tamarix chinensis
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Tamaricaceae
- Genus:
- Tamarix
- Species:
- Tamarix chinensis
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 12-20 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white
Native Range
United States: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Wyoming
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Angle-barred pug (Eupithecia innotata), Glena cognataria, White-marked Tussock Moth (Orgyia leucostigma), zebra caterpillar moth (Melanchra picta)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, saline, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.5 (slightly acidic to alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- tolerates saline conditions