Tamarix aphylla Athel tamarisk (Tamaricaceae) Deciduous tree

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Tamarix aphylla
Athel tamarisk
Deciduous tree
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The Tamarix aphylla plant species is found in W. Asia to N.E. Africa. It is a member of the Tamaricaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Athel tamarisk. Some home gardeners know the variety as T. articulata. T. orientalis.

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Latin Name:  Tamarix aphylla
Common Name:  Athel tamarisk
Family:  Tamaricaceae
Author:  (L.)Karst.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

General Uses: Very tolerant of maritime exposure, it makes a good shelter hedge in coastal gardens[229]. Galls produced on the twigs and flowers (probably as a result of insect activity[K]) contain up to 55% tannin[223]. The wood has been used for fuel[257].

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