Tamarix ramosissima
'Pink Cascade'
Pink Cascade Tamarisk
Family |
Tamaricaeae |
Genus |
Tamarix |
Species |
ramosissima |
Cultivar |
'Pink Cascade' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
2 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
3 - 8a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-40 - (-7) |
Temperature (°F) |
-40 - 20 |
Height |
5 m |
Spread |
5 m |
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. |
Growth |
Fast |
Pests |
No serious insect or disease problems. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Thin, needle-like, light green leaves. |
Flower Description |
Small, bead-like flowers on slim stems that grow in clusters. |
Notable Specimens |
The Gardens of Fanshawe College (Along the side of 'M' building), London, Ontario, Canada. |