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Bracted False Tamarisk

Myricaria bracteata, Tamaricaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

WindbreakDynamic AccumulatorBeneficial Insect HabitatMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

SaltcedarTamarix ramosissima
Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection
Chilean EscalloniaEscallonia rubra var. macrantha
Pollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

French TamariskTamarix gallica

Both halophytic species compete for saline habitats, with Tamarix being more aggressive

Uses

Functions

Riparian WindbreakErosion ControlPioneer SpeciesCoppicing

Medicinal Uses

AstringentAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Bracted False Tamarisk grow in?

Bracted False Tamarisk grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Bracted False Tamarisk?

Good companions for Bracted False Tamarisk include Saltcedar, Chilean Escallonia.

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