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Five-stamen Tamarisk

Tamarix pentandra, Tamaricaceae

Zones
2–9
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

WindbreakDynamic AccumulatorBeneficial Insect HabitatMulch Maker

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

Mediterranean SaltbushAtriplex halimus
Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Seepwillow BaccharisBaccharis salicifolia

Five-stamen tamarisk produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit native riparian shrubs like seepwillow baccharis

Chinese TamariskTamarix chinensis

Closely related tamarisk species compete for water resources and may exhibit allelopathic effects

Uses

Functions

Extreme WindbreakSalt ToleranceErosion ControlPioneer SpeciesCoppicing

Medicinal Uses

AstringentAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Five-stamen Tamarisk grow in?

Five-stamen Tamarisk grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Five-stamen Tamarisk?

Good companions for Five-stamen Tamarisk include Mediterranean Saltbush.

Design guilds with Five-stamen Tamarisk and see companion relationships visually.

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