Tamarix species/ Tamarisk Species Guide
As bonsai, Tamarix juniperina and Tamarix pentandra are most commonly used. Both of these species display attractive, feathery foliage typical of the genus. Their foliage consists of small scale- or needle-like leaves and plume-like, often leafy racemes of small flowers. Many Tamarisk bonsai are styled with weeping foliage.
Ease of Cultivation 7/10 Suitablity and Ease for Bonsai Styling 6/10
Position Outside tree only. Full sun. Provide some frost protection when temperatures drop below -5°C in Winter.
Repotting In mid-Spring as buds extend.
Pruning Pruning should be carried out at the right time for each species as some Tamarisks flower on old wood while others do so on growth made earlier in the year.
Spring flowering species produce flowers on old wood and require pruning immediately after flowers have faded. Late-Summer flowering species produce flowers on wood produced earlier in the season and should not be pruned back until late Winter.
Propagation Take hardwood cuttings in Winter or semi-ripe cuttings in Summer. Air layer in late Spring.
Pests and Diseases Trouble free.
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