Tamarix parviflora

?Blooming in late May, this species makes it possible to have the airy, pink flowers of tamarix in spring as well as summer? (Zucker); slender, arching dark-purple branches, to 15'. Sorry, can?t ship to California. S/M-D

Perfect for the dry bed, this irregularly shaped deciduous shrub or small tree graces the garden with its extremely fine sprays of green cypress-like foliage throughout summer and fall, highlighted by pink flowers which appear in late spring for us. Ultimate dimensions of 15 x 15' are possible but it needs some help to achieve tree stature; otherwise, it can be cut back at regular intervals to maintain a smaller plant that will still flower. No, this is not "the invasive one" although sometimes I wonder if native plant conservationists can really tell the difference (There's really 10 acres of T. ramossisima escaped in Clallam County? Where? I sure haven't managed to find it!)