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Tamarix hispanica Africana

Common name: Salt Cedar

Experience the exotic beauty of Tamarix hispanica 'Africana' - an extraordinary evergreen shrub perfect for your garden.

-5 to -10°C
Good for Pollinators

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9cm Pots
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The airy plumes of Tamarix africana give feathery height as the pale pink and white blooms cover the contrasting dark branches - creating a magical canopy of wispy racemes. A versatile variety which will compliment your garden, the effortless beauty is something to be admired.Tamarix are both vibrant and versatile, even for a coastal garden, hence the common name Salt Cedar, as they are not troubled by saline. Perfect for inland urban and country gardens, Tamarix copes well with pollution, work well as a wind break and are deer resistant. With a long tap root, Tamarix are also drought tolerant.Slender, dark, arching branches hold many small, nectar-rich blooms in summer and early autumn, creating elegant fluffy racemes. This effect is much loved by our pollinating friends and the deciduous needle-like foliage perfectly compliment the look. Originating from south-eastern Europe and Asia, the wood was once used to make powerful longbows. Tamarix are mentioned several times in the bible. Wedgwood created a design for their pottery called Tamarix. Tamarix prefer to be grown in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Reaching heights and spreads of up to 4-8m, they are fully hardy perennials requiring no winter protection.
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Key Information
Latin Name Tamarix Africana 9cm pot
Common Name Salt Cedar
Hardiness H4 (-5 to -10°C)
Colour Pink
Type Shrub
Format 9cm Pots
Position Full-Sun
Foliage Deciduous
Height in Maturity (m) 7.50 m
Spread in Maturity (m) 5.00
Soil Conditions Clay Loam Sand
Soil Acidity Acid Neutral
Aspect East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Drought Tolerant Yes
Good for pots Yes
Good for wildlife Yes
Good for pollinators Yes

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