French Tamarisk

Tamarix gallica, Tamaricaceae

Zones

7–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

WindbreakDynamic AccumulatorPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 9

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Tubercled SaltbushAtriplex acanthocarpa

Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

Brewer's SaltbushAtriplex breweri

Nutrient AccumulationWind Protection

Manna PlantAlhagi graecorum

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

German TamariskMyricaria germanica

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Athel TreeTamarix aphylla

Related Tamarix species compete intensively for water resources and may exhibit allelopathic interference

Flexible MesquiteProsopis flexuosa

Tamarix produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit germination and growth of many species including legumes like Prosopis

PhulaiAcacia modesta

Tamarix allelopathic effects strongly inhibit nitrogen-fixing legumes including Acacia species

Umbrella BushAcacia ligulata

Tamarix allelopathic compounds suppress Acacia establishment and growth

Weeping MyallAcacia pendula

Tamarix produces phenolic compounds that inhibit Acacia species germination and root development

Grey-haired AcaciaVachellia gerrardii

Tamarix allelopathic effects suppress nitrogen-fixing legumes including Vachellia species

Fairy DusterCalliandra eriophylla

Tamarix allelopathic compounds inhibit growth of other leguminous shrubs

Argentine ScrewbeanProsopis strombulifera

Tamarix allelopathic effects strongly suppress Prosopis species establishment

TamarugoProsopis tamarugo

Tamarix produces compounds that inhibit Prosopis germination and growth

Bracted False TamariskMyricaria bracteata

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

Uses

Functions

Salt ToleranceWindbreakErosion ControlHoney Production

Edible Parts

Young Shoots

Medicinal Uses

AstringentWound Treatment

Common Questions

What zones does French Tamarisk grow in?

French Tamarisk grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 11.

What are good companion plants for French Tamarisk?

Good companions for French Tamarisk include Tubercled Saltbush, Brewer's Saltbush, Manna Plant, German Tamarisk.

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