Tamarisk or tamarisk (tamarix) is a tree found naturally throughout the Mediterranean, usually in coastal areas. Its height can reach 5 meters. Its bark is smooth and reddish on younger plants and changes color to darker brown shades as it grows. Its branches are slender with numerous small, grey-green, scale-like, needle-like leaves. Flowers Its flowers are tiny, white or pink, in racemes. Its flowering lasts from April to September.
Terrain
Tamarind grows in saline, sandy and poor soils.
Position
Prefers sunny positions or partial shade.
Watering
It has a high resistance to lack of water, because its leaves are very small and do not lose their moisture when the plant breathes.
Lubrication
Apply the fertilizer in spring and summer (once a month). You can use either a complete, granular fertilizer by spreading it on the soil between the plants and then watering well, or by dissolving a water-soluble fertilizer in the watering can.
Durability
It is resistant to sea spray as the sea water spray also favors strong coastal and sea winds.
Pruning
To maintain its shape, it should be pruned lightly in spring and more drastically in winter.
Enemies and Diseases
Tamarisk has no particular enemies and is rarely affected by disease.
It is suitable for
- Creation of hedges and windbreaks in coastal areas.
Flowerpot 2 L- Plant height 120 cm
Available in various sizes. Ask for the price.
The sending and delivery of trees is done ONLY within Prefecture of Thessaloniki.
