Tamarix canariensis (Canary Island tamarisk)

Cultivation

Grow in full sun in well-drained soil in coastal sites, moist but well-drained soil when grown inland. If grown inland, shelter from cold, drying winds. Tolerates strong winds in coastal areas. Classified as an invasive, noxious species in some introduced areas, particularly in the Southern US.

Suggested uses

Coastal, Beds and borders, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wind-breaker

UK hardiness

H3

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11, Zone 12

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright

Native to

Canary Islands

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic