Tamarix (Tamarisk) as a Hedge Plant: Graceful and Salt-Tolerant

(D = deciduous, E = evergreen)

A very graceful, feathery plant, excellent for seaside districts since it withstands salt winds admirably. Inland, it thrives even in poor and limy soil. Clipping in February or March improves its appearance.

Tamarix anglica (E), 8 ft. A fairly erect plant with pinkish-white flowers in July and August. New wood is reddish-brown. Plant small specimens October to March, 1½ to 2 ft apart.

T. gallica (semi-E). Similar habit and height to T. anglica, but young wood is darker, making an even sharper contrast with fresh green feathery foliage. Plant October to March.

Tamarix gallica in flower (Photo credit: Wikipedia)