Tamarkis - hardy tree-Astilbe Garden

When I first saw tamarisk from afar, it seemed to me that it is a giant Astilbe. But then the garden vleadelets suggested: it is another plant that is growing shrub or a tall tree. Looks magical! Tamarisk closer look at?

The plant has other names. In Russia it is called "tamarisk" and "Astrakhan lilacs." The second name, it seems to me, it sounds very romantic 💫

Tamarisk planted at the site in the future, you can count on a large tree height from 1.5 to 12 m. Depending on the species in May and August, long, sprawling or slug flowing, branches covered with polka dots buds. From here one more curious nickname tamarisk "bead tree".

Tamarisk blossoms waterfalls small flowers in pink tones. Less common species with white petals. When the buds open, twigs look fluffy. It makes you want to stroke them! Feeriya lasts up to 2 months.

Growing tamarisk at sites in Russia

In the wild lilacs growing in the Astrakhan steppes, desert, semi-desert or salt marshes. Tamarisk planted on sandy slopes to protect the soil from erosion. It is not difficult to guess: beaded tree is doing well in any soil. Blooms profusely even on

depleted soils.

It is important not to allow the roots does not stagnate water. "Wet Feet" alien steppe tamarisk. To a rainy summer and autumn weather brought no harm sapling at the bottom of the landing pit render layer drainage of broken bricks.

At first glance it may seem that tamarisk from the southern latitudes - not the best option for the landing strip in Central or in the Urals. But tamarisk good frost-resistance. All plants will survive without a loss in temperature -17, and some species survive extreme winter down to -50 thermometer.

Desert origins ornamental plant provides another significant trump card curious gardener. Astrakhan lilac easily carries even long Drought. Therefore, about the regular glaze It will be forgotten.

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The only thing that does not tolerate the tamarisk - a shadow. At deficiency of sunlight the plant may die.

Deciding to put bead tree in the garden, select sapling open area. Small shrub tamarisk will be a great member of the team flowerbeds, creating around easily penumbra. Another cool option of planting - in the middle of green grass. Flowering branches spectacularly stand out against the grass. Like the tamarisk and notes? Please put "Thumbs up!"