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Tamarix parviflora (Small-flowered tamarisk)
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5m
Max height
Max height
6m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
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To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Tamarix parviflora
Other names
Small-flowered tamarisk, Smallflower tamarisk, Early tamarisk
Genus
Tamarix Tamarix
Species
T. parviflora - T. parviflora is a spreading, deciduous shrub or small tree with arching, purple stems bearing scale-like, bright green leaves and dense, lateral racemes of tiny, four-petalled, pink flowers in late spring and early summer.
Tamarix parviflora is: Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Spreading
Flower
Pink in Spring; Pink in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 2. Flowers on previous year's growth. Prune regularly to avoid unstable, top-heavy crowns. Cut young plants to the ground after planting.
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Tamarix parviflora (Small-flowered tamarisk) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 6m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Coastal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wind-breaker
Cultivation
Grows best in light, sandy soils in full sun. Tolerates most soils except shallow chalk. If grown inland, shelter from cold, drying winds. Tolerates strong winds in coastal areas. Leaves secrete salt.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Tamarix parviflora
Other names
Small-flowered tamarisk, Smallflower tamarisk, Early tamarisk
Genus
Tamarix Tamarix
Species
T. parviflora - T. parviflora is a spreading, deciduous shrub or small tree with arching, purple stems bearing scale-like, bright green leaves and dense, lateral racemes of tiny, four-petalled, pink flowers in late spring and early summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Pink in Spring; Pink in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 2. Flowers on previous year's growth. Prune regularly to avoid unstable, top-heavy crowns. Cut young plants to the ground after planting.
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Tamarix parviflora (Small-flowered tamarisk) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 6m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Coastal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wind-breaker
Cultivation
Grows best in light, sandy soils in full sun. Tolerates most soils except shallow chalk. If grown inland, shelter from cold, drying winds. Tolerates strong winds in coastal areas. Leaves secrete salt.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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