Summer Glow Tamarisk (Tamarix ramosissima 'Summer Glow'): Pink Flowering Shrub

Summer Glow tamarisk is a cultivar of salt cedar selected for its vibrant pink flower plumes and compact habit. Like the species, it is salt-tolerant but potentially invasive.

Botanical Profile

Description and Features

This deciduous shrub grows 10–15 feet tall with feathery, blue-green foliage. In summer, it produces dense, showy plumes of bright pink flowers. It is highly tolerant of salt, drought, and alkaline soils.

Cultivation and Warning

While ornamental, Tamarix ramosissima is a serious invasive species in western North America, depleting water tables and displacing native riparian vegetation. Check local regulations before planting; many areas prohibit it. Consider sterile alternatives.

Uses

Where permitted, used for windbreaks, erosion control on saline soils, and ornamental screening.