A loose, open growing large shrub or small tree with wispy pink flowers starting in July.
Plant Type
All Plants, Shrubs Deciduous
Hardiness Zone
2-8
Sunlight
full
Moisture
average, tolerates dry
Soil & Site
average, tolerates dry and salt hence the common name Salt Cedar
Flowers
The Ostrich Plume like flower masses are made up of hundreds of tiny rose pink 5-petaled flowers in a large terminal panicle.
Leaves
soft feathery Juniper or Asparagus fern-like
Dimensions
10-15 feet tall by 8-10 spread
Maintenance
Can be cut this to the ground in the fall or winter to encourage new fresh growth.
Propagation
fresh seeds
Misc Facts
Originated at the Jackman nursery of Surrey, England. Gulf Stream nursery of Wachapreague, VA, imported this and patented it. First offer in 1955 by Wayside nursery.
Notes & Reference
#01-Manual of Woody Landscape Plants (Michael Dirr)