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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Tamarix anglica is a deciduous Shrub growing to 5 m (16ft 5in) at a medium rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline and saline soils.
It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

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Synonyms

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Hedge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Manna
Edible Uses:

A manna is produced by the plants in response to insect damage to the stems[2, 105]. It is sweet and mucilaginous[105].

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Medicinal Uses

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Astringent Diuretic

Astringent, diuretic[7].

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Other Uses

Fuel Hedge Hedge Soil stabilization Wood

Very tolerant of maritime exposure, it makes a good shelter hedge in coastal gardens[7, 11, 49, 75]. Dislikes being trimmed[75]. The extensive root system of this plant makes it suitable for use in erosion control in sandy soils[149]. Wood - fairly hard, not strong, close grained, takes a high polish. Used for general construction, poles, turnery[61, 149]. It makes a good fuel, burning well even when green due to the wax content of the wood[74].

Special Uses

Hedge Hedge

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Cultivation details

An easily grown plant, succeeding in most soils and tolerant of saline conditions[11]. Grows well in heavy clay soils as well as in sands and even shingle[182]. Usually found near the coast, it succeeds inland if given a fairly good deep loam and a sunny position[11, 200]. Tolerant of maritime winds and dry soils when grown near the coast[11], plants require a moister soil and shelter from cold drying winds when they are grown inland in non-saline soils because they use the soil salts that are found in saline soils to help them reduce transpiration[200]. Growth can be restricted by cutting back the plants in spring, hedges are also best trimmed at this time[188]. This species is very closely related to T. gallica and is considered to be no more than a part of that species by many botanists[11, 200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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Propagation

Seed - sow spring in a cold frame and only just cover the seed. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. Very easy[200]. Cuttings of mature wood of the current seasons growth, 15 - 25cm long, planted outdoors in late autumn in a nursery bed or straight into their permanent position. High percentage[11, 200].

Other Names

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Related Plants

Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Growth	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal	Other
Tamarix africana	African tamarisk	Tree	7.5	7-10	M	LMH	N	DM	0	0	3
Tamarix aphylla	Athel Tamarisk	Tree	10.0	7-10	M	LMH	N	DM	1	1	3
Tamarix canariensis	Tamarisk, Canary Island tamarisk	Tree	0.0	7-10	M	LMH	N	DM	1	0	3
Tamarix chinensis	Chinese Tamarisk, Five-stamen tamarisk	Shrub	4.5	6-9	M	LMH	N	DM	0	2	3
Tamarix gallica	Manna Plant, French tamarisk	Shrub	4.0	4-8	M	LMH	N	DM	1	2	3
Tamarix hispida	Kashgar Tree	Shrub	1.0	5-9	M	LMH	N	DM	0	0	3
Tamarix juniperina		Tree	7.5	5-9	M	LMH	N	DM	0	0	3
Tamarix parviflora	Small-Flowered Tamarisk	Shrub	4.5	4-8	M	LMH	N	DM	0	0	3
Tamarix ramosissima	Tamarisk, Saltcedar	Shrub	4.5	2-9	M	LMH	N	DM	1	0	3

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

Tamarix anglica - Webb.