Tamarisk
Tamarix ramosissima
Grow in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Best in sandy loams. Valued plant for sea shore areas because of tolerance for salt. Prune as needed in late winter to early spring. This is a rapid-grower that blooms on new wood. In late winter, it can be pruned back hard, to within several inches of the ground, in order to keep plant compact and to promote better form and growth. Grows 5’-8’ tall and as wide. Produces dense plumes of pink flowers over a long early to mid-summer period. Good windbreak or informal hedge. Can also work on dry slopes for erosion control. Zones 3-8.
