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Long-leaved False Tamarisk

Myricaria longifolia, Tamaricaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

WindbreakMulch MakerBeneficial Insect HabitatGround Cover

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

Dahur False TamariskMyricaria dahurica
Pollinator SharingWind Protection
Korshinsky's Pea-shrubCaragana korshinskii
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Rough FrogfruitPhyla scaberrima
Wind ProtectionPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Small-flowered TamariskTamarix parviflora

Both Tamaricaceae members compete for water resources and can alter soil salinity levels

Uses

Functions

WindbreakRiparian BufferErosion ControlPioneer SpeciesCoppicing

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatoryWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Long-leaved False Tamarisk grow in?

Long-leaved False Tamarisk grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Long-leaved False Tamarisk?

Good companions for Long-leaved False Tamarisk include Dahur False Tamarisk, Korshinsky's Pea-shrub, Rough Frogfruit.

Design guilds with Long-leaved False Tamarisk and see companion relationships visually.

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