TAMARIX tetrandra
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TAMARIX tetrandra
Commonly known as Tamarisk
Pale pink flowers earlier in the year than ramosissima
£17.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £15.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Southeastern Europe, Bulgaria, Turkey -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousNeedle- or scale-like leaves to 5mm (¼in) long.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pale pink -
BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Acicular
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Filiform
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Tall ShrubOr small tree with arching, purple-brown shoots. Produces 4-petalled flowers in lateral racemes to 5cm (2in) long on the old shoots
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Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soilIn coastal areas. Inland a more moist soil is preferred.
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Full sun
Inland shelter from cold, drying winds. -
Bee friendly
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
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Tamarix - Growing Guide
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