- Botanical name: Tamarix ramosissima 'Pink Cascade'
- Common name: Tamarisk
- Family: Tamaricaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Deciduous
Pink
Blue/Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
Part of the Tamaricaceae family, tamarisks are also known as salt cedars, owing to their ability to grow in saline conditions. In exposed places they make good windbreaks.
Tamarix ramosissima is native to eastern Europe and temperate Asia, though it has been introduced to parts of the United States. It’s a deciduous shrub or small tree with glaucous feathery foliage and plumes of bright pink flowers. Tamarix ramosissima ‘Pink Cascade’ has darker pink flowers.
For best results, grow Tamarix ramosissima ‘Pink Cascade’ in full sun, in well-drained soil. Avoid planting in shallow chalky soils. Let them develop into a small tree, or prune the old flowered stems right out each year, in late winter or early spring, to restrict their size.
How to grow Tamarix 'Pink Cascade'
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Plant size
5m height
5m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Prune | ||||||||||||
| Prune |
J
Do Prune in January |
F
Do Prune in February |
M
Do Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Tamarix 'Pink Cascade' and wildlife
Tamarix 'Pink Cascade' is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Tamarix 'Pink Cascade' poisonous?
Tamarix 'Pink Cascade' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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