Tamarix hampeana

Tamarix hampeana

Native to:
Albania | Cyprus | East Aegean Is. | Greece | Kriti | Palestine | Sicilia | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Tamaricaceae
Genus:
Tamarix
Species:
Tamarix hampeana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
600 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
pink
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts vigorously after fire; fire can promote seed germination.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment; cold stratification may improve uniformity.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash