Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Tamaricaceae

Genus:

Tamarix

Species:

Tamarix salina

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously after fire; fire can increase seed germination and seedling establishment.

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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 uniformity.

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