species 14,827 observations

Saltcedar

Tamarix ramosissima

Field notes

Tamarix ramosissima, commonly known as saltcedar salt cedar, or tamarisk, is a deciduous arching shrub with reddish stems, feathery, pale green foliage, and characteristic small pink flowers.

The cultivar 'Pink Cascade' (dark pink flowered) has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

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51 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Citrus Flatid Planthopper, Plains Cicada, Lesser Goldfinch, Green Cone-headed Planthopper 4
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Painted Lady, Orange Sulphur, Monarch, West Coast Lady 47

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Dry Well drained
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Poor soil Salt
Habit: Multi stemmed Spreading
Plant type: Shrub Tree Weed

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.