Tamarix tetrandra flower (17/07/2011, Margate)
Position: Full sun
Soil: Well drained
Flowering period: Summer
Eventual Height: 4m
Eventual Spread: 4m
Hardiness: 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Family: Tamaricaceae
Tamarix tetrandra is a deciduous shrub with an arching, bushy habit. Upon its almost black branches, shoots are covered in minute green, scale-like leaves and in summer the plant is engulfed in large plumes of light pink hermaphroditic flowers.
Tamarix tetrandra, also known as the Four Stamen Tamarisk, is native to eastern Europe including the Balkans and the Aegean peninsula.
The etymological root of the binomial name Tamarix was the ancient Latin name of a plant in the genus, possibly the source of ‘Manna from heaven’. Tetrandra is derived from the Greek, meaning ‘four anthers’.
Tamarix tetrandra (17/07/2011, Margate)
The landscape architect may find Tamarix tetrandra useful as a flowering, informal, shelter hedge in windy coastal and maritime areas. This plant is also drought tolerant once established.
The Royal Horticultural Society has given Tamarix tetrandra their prestigious Award of Garden Merit in 1993.
Tamarix tetrandra will tolerate many soil conditions; it will be happy at neutral or acid pH levels, in loam, sand or clay based soils facing any sheltered or exposed aspect. It dislikes shallow chalky soil.
Ecologically, Tamarix tetrandra will attract many species of pollinating insects such as honey bees and butter flies, its sap will also attract ants.
Tamarix tetrandra requires little to no maintenance. Dead or damaged material may be removed in late winter or early spring.
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I guess tetrandra is derived from the greek.