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. |
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