Tamarix octandra
Tamarix octandra
- Native to:
- Iran | North Caucasus | Russia | Transcaucasus
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Tamaricaceae
- Genus:
- Tamarix
- Species:
- Tamarix octandra
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- pink
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Tamarix species are fire-adapted; they resprout vigorously after fire and can increase fire frequency in invaded ecosystems.
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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 germination rates.
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