Tamarix Gallica

Species	:	Tamarix Gallica
Common Name(s)	:	Tamarisk
Tree Features	:	Pink Flower
Genus	:	Tamarix
Seasons of Interest	:	Summer Interest
Shape	:	Rounded
Mature Size	:	Small (under 10m)
Tree Type	:	Deciduous
Tree uses	:	Coastal Planting,Small Gardens
Tolerances	:	Wind-resistant
Tree uses	:	Urban Sites,Garden,Cold Exposed Sites,Restricted Spaces

This coastal specialist originally from south west Europe has now naturalised along many miles of the English coastline.

This coastal specialist originally from South West Europe has now naturalised along many miles of the English coastline.

A great tree to tolerate and diffuse wind.

Better known as a shrub, we grow it as a full standard with a clear stem of 1.8m, best suited for coastal towns or specimen planting inland.

Dark brown branches support vivid green foliage and pink fluffy flowers in summer that are borne from new season’s wood.

Particularly useful on saline soils.

Mature height: 5-7m

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