45-60cm Salt Cedar | Tamarix tetrandra Bare Root Plant

Name: 45-60cm Salt Cedar | Tamarix tetrandra Bare Root Plant
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178796269947_55626566402427
Price: 9.99 GBP
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SHR0179

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A dense, arching deciduous shrub with an elegant growth pattern.
Features stunning clusters of light pink, coral-like flowers on dark branches.
An eye-catching choice for brightening a shrub border or as a standalone feature.
Grows up to 4m but is easily pruned to maintain a smaller size.
Exceptionally hardy, thriving in coastal, exposed, and windy spots with excellent pest and disease resistance.
Honoured with the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Species: Salt cedar
Features: Wildlife benefactor
Flowering Season: Early spring, Late spring, Summer
Flowering Time: April, May, June, July
Planting Time: January, February, March, October, November, December
Flower Colour: Pink
Position: Full sun
Habit: Bushy, suitable for hedging
Eventual Spread: 2.5-4m
Hardiness: Fully hardy (H6: -20 to -15°C)
Pest & Disease Resistance: Excellent
Soil Type: Any well-drained, fertile soil
Pruning: Prune after flowering
Growth Rate: Average (20-40cm per year)

Spacing: For a flowering hedge, plant 2-3 plants per metre (33-50cm apart). As a specimen, plant 2m apart.
Watering: Water establishing plants during dry spells for at least a year after planting.
Soil: Tolerates most conditions but prefers well-drained, loamy soils. If your soil is heavy or sandy, mix in perlite or fine horticultural grit when planting to improve drainage.
Feeding: Not required; this is a low-maintenance plant that gets its nutrients from the soil.
Pruning: Prune hard immediately after flowering to encourage lots of new growth for the following year.

Product Specifications

Height on Arrival: 45-60cm
Eventual Height: 2.5-4m, easily maintained at 1-3m
Supplied As: Bare root

Highlights

A dense, arching deciduous shrub with an elegant growth pattern.
Features stunning clusters of light pink, coral-like flowers on dark branches.
An eye-catching choice for brightening a shrub border or as a standalone feature.
Grows up to 4m but is easily pruned to maintain a smaller size.
Exceptionally hardy, thriving in coastal, exposed, and windy spots with excellent pest and disease resistance.
Honoured with the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Variety Specifications

Species: Salt cedar
Features: Wildlife benefactor
Flowering Season: Early spring, Late spring, Summer
Flowering Time: April, May, June, July
Planting Time: January, February, March, October, November, December
Flower Colour: Pink
Position: Full sun
Habit: Bushy, suitable for hedging
Eventual Spread: 2.5-4m
Hardiness: Fully hardy (H6: -20 to -15°C)
Pest & Disease Resistance: Excellent
Soil Type: Any well-drained, fertile soil
Pruning: Prune after flowering
Growth Rate: Average (20-40cm per year)

Planting & Care

Spacing: For a flowering hedge, plant 2-3 plants per metre (33-50cm apart). As a specimen, plant 2m apart.
Watering: Water establishing plants during dry spells for at least a year after planting.
Soil: Tolerates most conditions but prefers well-drained, loamy soils. If your soil is heavy or sandy, mix in perlite or fine horticultural grit when planting to improve drainage.
Feeding: Not required; this is a low-maintenance plant that gets its nutrients from the soil.
Pruning: Prune hard immediately after flowering to encourage lots of new growth for the following year.

Product Specifications