This hardy shrub to small tree has a spreading habit with an erect stem and arching branches. It has feathery-like, light green leaves that turn orange-red during autumn and the small pale pink cup-shape flowers appearing in a plume-like cluster in spring.

Hardiness zones 5 to 10

Tamarix parviflora is naturally found in south-east Europe from the Balkans to Aegean growing in hedges and along river banks.

It prefers a well drained, dry to moist sandy loam that is tending acidic and tolerates saline soils. It grows in an open to wind protected sunny position and is frost, salt spray and drought tolerant but dislikes shade. 

Tamarisk Is grown for its flowers and its bushy habit. It is planted in small or coastal gardens along borders as a low screen or as a wind break tolerating hot dry conditions. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and is suitable for coastal or inland regions. It is also grown in containers and care should be taken when pruning as the flowers only appear on previous seasons growth. ID 22

Tamarix (TAH-ma-riks) parviflora (par-vi-FLOH-rah)

Tamariceae (TAM-ar-ISS-ee-ee)