Tamarix ramosissima 'Pink Cascade' (Pink Cascade Tamarisk)
Botanical Information
Family | Tamaricaeae |
Genus | Tamarix |
Species | ramosissima |
Cultivar | 'Pink Cascade' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 2 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 3 - 8a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -40 - (-7) |
Temperature (°F) | -40 - 20 |
Height | 5 m |
Spread | 5 m |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
Cultivation | Grows in dry, sandy, well-drained soil in full sunlight. Can tolerate a range of soil types. Flowering can be improved if the plant is cut back to the ground each winter. |
Pests | No serious insect or disease problems. |
Notable Specimens | The Gardens of Fanshawe College (Along the side of 'M' building), London, Ontario, Canada. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Thin, needle-like, light green leaves. |
Flower Description | Small, bead-like flowers on slim stems that grow in clusters. |